Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection. With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.
As a Chemist I in Morristown, New Jersey, you will be an important contributor within our laboratory and technical teams, supporting the development, testing, and optimization of chemical solutions that help protect people, products, and infrastructure worldwide. In this role, you will collaborate closely with experienced scientists and cross‑functional partners, applying scientific rigor, curiosity, and resilience to help drive business success. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your technical foundation while contributing to Arxada’s continued innovation and global impact.
Essential Job Functions:
- Perform routine laboratory experiments, testing, and analyses in accordance with established methods and safety standards
- Accurately document experimental data, observations, and results in laboratory notebooks and systems
- Support formulation development, product improvement, and troubleshooting activities
- Collaborate with senior chemists and cross‑functional teams to meet project and business objectives
- Maintain laboratory equipment, materials, and a safe, organized working environment
- Follow quality, regulatory, and environmental procedures to ensure compliant operations
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline
- Foundational laboratory experience gained through industry, internships, or academic research
- Working knowledge of basic analytical and laboratory techniques
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a team‑based environment
- Curiosity, resilience, and a willingness to learn and grow in a fast‑paced setting
(To be included in US Postings Only)
The expected salary range for this role is 60-65k but specific employee compensation may vary depending on factors including experience, education, training, licensure, certification, location and other job‑related, non‑discriminatory factors permitted by law.
This role is also eligible to earn a short-term incentive bonus and the following benefits: 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and paid sick leave.
Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:
**Microbial Control Solutions (MCS)** focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.
**Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE),** meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications. Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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