Associate Manager, Chemistry and Formulation - Pest Control

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers - such as Raid, Glade, Ziploc and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future - for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you an experienced Chemistry/Formulator with a background in a consumer product category?

Does the idea of joining a category leader and a team that prioritizes innovation sound like an exciting and rewarding career opportunity?

If you thrive in a faced paced environment, consider joining SC Johnson's North America Pest Control team as an Associate Manager. This is the opportunity to leverage your scientific curiosity and proven track record to drive growth and bring meaningful impact, leading new breakthroughs and other initiatives that keep us at the top of the leader board in the pest control category.

You will lead formulation activities and support white space innovation that drives new products, line extensions, and lead technology advancements resulting in consumer preferred benefits. You will guide the team through the New Product Development (NPD) Process and drive project delivery from idea to commercialization that successfully deliver on our business commitments.

To be effective and successful in your role, you will be challenged to leverage learning opportunities and available resources to remain current with industry updates, best practices, regulatory changes, etc.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work as a member of a fast-paced cross-functional project team to create new products or product improvements that address consumer user criteria, needs, and insights.

• Contribute to the development of innovative new products and bring novel, disruptive solutions to market.

• Leverage resources to identify and investigate applicable new technologies/raw materials and recommend use applications to support innovation pipelines

• Monitor regulatory, sustainability, and competitive intellectual property and provide insight on threats.

• File invention disclosures on work with legal and works with patent attorneys to develop and submit patent applications.

• Develop & leverage analytical chemistry methods (e.g. Liquid Chromatography and Gas Chromatography Mass Spec) to build foundational learning and make product recommendations

• Develop formulations to meet internal ingredient standards and industry best practices for safety, scientific significance, accuracy, and recordkeeping.

• Utilize Design of Experiment (DOE) and statistics to efficiently select and recommend appropriate course(s) of action to meet business needs.

• Partner cross functionally to ensure quality scale up of laboratory formulas

• Conduct performance testing to support claims substantiation/product demos.

• Lead formulation validation and document results/learnings as it relates to micro-challenge, toxicological, stability, and performance testing in compliance with good laboratory practices.

• Optimize formulation ingredients to manage costs and availability of ingredients for intended function.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry or other related science and of 6+ years of related experience in the consumer products industry that includes analytical chemistry, OR Master's degree with 4+ years of related experience in the consumer products industry that includes analytical chemistry.

• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Understanding of regulatory processes

• Understanding of the US Patent system

• Experience with formulation and delivery system technologies

• Understanding of the functional properties, proper use, and the environmental impact of ingredients.

• Provide innovative ideas and knowledge with a high degree of integrity, speed, and a results-oriented approach.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• This position will be located at our Sam's campus in Mt. Pleasant

• Full time days, Mon - Fri

• Remote work is available once per week for eligible employees

• Ability to lift 10 - 40 pounds

• This role is eligible for domestic relocation

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice as assigned by the Manager. The job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the position remains at-will.

Inclusion & Diversity

We're a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We're committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.

Better Together

At SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.

Accommodation Requests

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to SCJHR@scj.com. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO is the Law poster for more information.