Associate Scientist

ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST

IN Trumbull, CT, USA!

Date Posted: 05/22/2025

Hiring Organization: Rose International

Position Number: 483127

Job Title: Associate Scientist

Job Location: Trumbull, CT, USA, 06611

Work Model: Onsite

Shift: M to F, 8 to 5

Employment Type: Temporary

Estimated Duration (In months): 8

Min Hourly Rate($): 25.00

Max Hourly Rate($): 27.00

Must Have Skills/Attributes: Chemistry, Computer Literacy, CPG

Job Description

Required Education

-Four-year college chemistry degree OR

-Associate's degree with relevant industrial experience

Preferred Education: None specified

Required License/Certification: None specified

Preferred License/Certification: None specified

Required Qualifications/Skills/Experience

-Relevant formulating experience in consumer-packaged goods

-Experience performing research experiments and tests

-Ability to set up and operate laboratory apparatus and equipment

-Basic computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases

-Strong communication skills for working on cross-functional teams and with external partners

Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience

-Advanced knowledge of detergent chemistry

-Familiarity with standard methods in product development

Associate Scientist Overview

The Associate Scientist supports formulation development, physical property testing, performance validation, and competitive product analysis. This role is responsible for executing lab work and analyzing results to inform project decisions. The Associate Scientist works as part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team and plays a key role in driving innovation and meeting product development goals. This position involves hands-on lab experimentation, data interpretation, project planning, and adnce to safety protocols. Candidates should be detail-oriented, data-driven, and comfortable in a laboratory environment w safe handling of equipment and chemicals is essential.

Job Duties

-Develops experimental designs and prototype products to meet performance goals

-Reviews and interprets data to propose next steps and strategies

-Collaborates with packaging, process development, and manufacturing teams

-Records detailed lab notes and maintains proper documentation

-Plans project tasks related to lab work, third-party testing, and consumer trials

-Reports progress and issues to the team and management

-Assists with test procedure development and modification

-Conducts chemical, physical, and application testing for evaluation

-Supports lab demonstrations for training and customer visits

-Maintains raw material inventories and lab workspace

-Ensures safe operation of lab equipment and compliance with safety regulations

-Follows all applicable Federal, State, and Local health, safety, and environmental regulations

Industry: Chemical / Consumer-Packaged Goods

Estimated Start Date: 05/26/2025

Travel: Not Required

Parking: Not Applicable

Specific Details to Call Attention To

-Candidates must have hands-on experience in laboratory settings

-Strong documentation and data analysis skills are critical

-Knowledge of detergent chemistry is a strong advantage

**Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

**Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.**

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