Chemist

Job Title: Chemist

Location: Paramus, New Jersey

Type: Direct Hire

Compensation: $63000 - $83000 annually

Contractor Work Model: Onsite

Hours: 8 AM-5 PM M-F

• Understand materials and technologies and develop solutions to demonstrate the benefits and applications of these materials and technologies.
• Create raw material applications and formulations as well as consumer end-product applications and formulations.
• Create solutions for sales and customer inquiries through creativity and resourcefulness.
• Participate in training of distributors/customers.
• Understand competitive environments and other raw material technologies and maintain awareness of industry trends.
• Recognize and follow all safety, health, and environmental requirements.
• Design and run experiments of chemical synthesis, formulation, analytical testing, etc.
• Maintain lab operation. This includes maintaining a clean and well‑organized work area, setting up instruments, maintaining lab equipment, ordering chemical and lab supplies, training new lab technicians, etc.
• Write Standard Operation Procedure for synthesis, formulation, and analytical testing.
• Follow Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) to run experiments, document experimental data, and generate technical reports.
• Provide periodic work updates to the manager.
• Conduct technical presentations at conferences and internal meetings.
• Provide technical support to customers, e.g., answering technical questions and providing lab samples.
• Local travel to customers and trade shows, which may involve domestic flying. International travel may be considered. Travel amounts may fluctuate based on business need but typically won’t exceed 10%.
• Perform other duties as requested by the company and manager.

• Bachelor or advanced degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related scientific field; or equivalent combination of education and on‑the‑job experience.
• Experience in chemical industries.
• Must have knowledge of general chemistry, organic synthesis, formulation, surface chemistry, chemical/physical testing, etc.
• The lab role routinely uses standard lab equipment including: pH meters, Viscometers, Correct. As well as GC, Tensile testing, GPC, IR, etc.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.