Chemist Jobs in Ridgefield Park, NJ

A Chemist in the chemistry industry is primarily engaged in the study and experimentation of substances at the atomic and molecular levels. They examine the various ways in which the chemical substances interact, combine, and change to create various compounds. They are responsible for developing new and improved chemical products, processes, and materials. Chemists also perform quality control tests, prepare technical reports, and conduct research to advance knowledge in the field. Essential skills for this role include analytical thinking, problem-solving, attention to detail, and strong mathematical capabilities. Proficiency in laboratory techniques and the use of scientific software is also required.

Before becoming a Chemist, one may have roles such as Laboratory Technician, where they would gain experience in handling laboratory equipment, conducting tests, and maintaining a safe work environment. Another possible role is a Research Assistant, providing support for scientific experiments and data collection. These roles provide valuable practical experience and a chance to apply theoretical knowledge in a real-world setting. Important certifications to have would include a degree in Chemistry or a related field, and depending on the specific role, a postgraduate degree may be beneficial. Some positions may also require certification from a recognized professional body like the American Chemical Society (ACS).

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Software Development Engineer II, ADSP Infrastructure Platform (Prism)

  • New York, NY (7 miles from Ridgefield Park, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • New York, NY (7 miles from Ridgefield Park, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Amazon Advertising builds next-generation solutions that enable advertisers to reach customers across our owned and operated sites, on other high-quality publisher sites across the web, and on...

Software Development Engineer, Amazon

  • New York, NY (7 miles from Ridgefield Park, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • New York, NY (7 miles from Ridgefield Park, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Amazon Ads - Publisher Technology (PubTech) is a new exciting program that is building supply-side solutions for our content publishers to sell their inventory and maximize yield/monetization. Its...

Mainframe Senior Software Development Engineer

  • Parsippany, NJ (20 miles from Ridgefield Park, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (20 miles from Ridgefield Park, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

Before you apply to a job, select your language preference from the options available at the top right of this page. Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision...

Scientist, Molecular Assay Development

  • Pearl River, NY (14 miles from Ridgefield Park, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Pearl River, NY (14 miles from Ridgefield Park, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago

development reports, and qualification/validation protocols and reports Maintain effective communication with team members Frequently present results and status updates to management Qualifications...

Distinguished Scientist, Clinical Research, Upper GI

  • Rahway, NJ (21 miles from Ridgefield Park, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Rahway, NJ (21 miles from Ridgefield Park, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago

Job Description Our Clinical Development teams manage studies to provide the safety and efficacy data required for regulatory approval of potential new drugs and new indications for existing...

Medical Laboratory Scientist II- Blood Bank

  • North Bergen, NJ (4 miles from Ridgefield Park, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • North Bergen, NJ (4 miles from Ridgefield Park, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago

Overview Medical Laboratory Scientist II - North Bergen, NJ - Every other Friday & Saturday 11:00PM- 7:30AMQuest Diagnostics is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist II in North Bergen, NJ. This...

Staff Environmental Scientist

  • New York, NY (7 miles from Ridgefield Park, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • New York, NY (7 miles from Ridgefield Park, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago

Dewberry is currently seeking a Staff Environmental Scientist with 3-5 years of experience for our New York City office. The position will perform a variety of environmental sampling and reporting...

Chemist III

  • Carlstadt, NJ (3 miles from Ridgefield Park, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Carlstadt, NJ (3 miles from Ridgefield Park, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago

Insight Global is looking for a Chemist III for one of our Chemical Manufacturing clients in Carlstadt, NJ....

Medical Laboratory Scientist - QC

  • Clifton, NJ (6 miles from Ridgefield Park, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Clifton, NJ (6 miles from Ridgefield Park, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago

Category Laboratory Location Clifton, New Jersey Job function Operations Job family Laboratory Operations Shift Day Employee type Regular Full-Time Work mode On-site Medical Laboratory Scientist -...

Research Scientist, Speech & Audio - Generative AI (PhD)

  • New York, NY (7 miles from Ridgefield Park, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago
  • New York, NY (7 miles from Ridgefield Park, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago

Meta is looking for a Research Scientist to join our audio team under the AGI Multimedia pillar. The team is working on the industrial leading research on building foundation models for audio...

Research Scientist (part-time) New York University

  • Brooklyn, NY (11 miles from Ridgefield Park, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (11 miles from Ridgefield Park, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago

Part-Time Reseaech Scientist NYU Tandon School of Engineering The Climate, Energy, and Risk Analytics Lab at NYU Tandon School of Engineering is seeking to hire a Part Time Research Scientist to...

QC Chemist

  • Fairfield, NJ (14 miles from Ridgefield Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fairfield, NJ (14 miles from Ridgefield Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Key Responsibilities: Perform analytical testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished goods using: HPLC, FTIR, TLC, and wet chemistry techniques Chromatographic software proficiency...

Senior Scientist

  • Tarrytown, NY (18 miles from Ridgefield Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tarrytown, NY (18 miles from Ridgefield Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Skills protein characterization, formulation, lipid nanoparticle, mrna, analytical chemistry Top Skills Details protein characterization,formulation,lipid nanoparticle Additional Skills & Qualifications...

Research Scientist (part-time)

  • Brooklyn, NY (11 miles from Ridgefield Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (11 miles from Ridgefield Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Part-Time Reseaech Scientist NYU Tandon School of Engineering The Climate, Energy, and Risk Analytics Lab at NYU Tandon School of Engineering is seeking to hire a Part Time Research Scientist to...

Software Development Engineer, ADSP Cinder Bidder

  • New York, NY (7 miles from Ridgefield Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (7 miles from Ridgefield Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

This role is in the Cinder bidder team that builds and manages the bidding systems for Amazon's DSP (demand-side platform) product within Amazon Ads business. Our systems respond to ~200 billion...

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Salary for Chemist Jobs in Ridgefield Park, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Chemists in Ridgefield Park, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.7%
Doctorate Degree
26.3%
Master's Degree
24.6%
Associate's Degree
1.5%
High School or GED
1.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
0.7%
Some College
0.1%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Chemists in Ridgefield Park, NJ
None
32.8%
Less than 1 year
18.1%
1-2 years
16.9%
4-6 years
11.4%
6-8 years
7.8%
2-4 years
7.0%
10+ years
6.0%

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