Sr. Associate, Chemistry

SC Johnson has been leading with purpose for 140 years, building high-quality products and iconic brands found in homes, schools and businesses in virtually every country worldwide – including OFF!®, Raid®, Glade®, Windex®, Scrubbing Bubbles®, Ziploc®, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day®, method®, Autan®, Baygon®, Mr Muscle®, Duck®, Lysoform® and more.

The 13,000 people of our global, fifth-generation family company are committed to making the world a better place today and for future generations.

The Sr. Associate, Chemistry will be part of our exciting International Air Care Business Unit, developing products for consumers across markets around the world. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast paced environment, enjoys hands on formulation and technical problem solving, and works collaboratively across functions, regions, and cultures.

As Sr. Associate, Chemistry, you will formulate and develop new Air Care products across multiple technologies, including liquids, candles, gels, powders and aerosols. You will support new product development, product improvements, line extensions, and technology advancements that deliver consumer preferred benefits.

You will apply formulation science, experimental design, and technical curiosity while partnering with regional RD&E teams, Marketing, Manufacturing, Procurement, Regulatory, fragrance houses, suppliers, and other external partners to develop products that meet consumer, performance, cost, regulatory, sustainability, and manufacturing requirements across international markets.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Senior Associate, Chemistry, you will be part of the International Air Care Business Unit, developing products for consumers across markets around the world. You will work in a fast-paced environment where you will apply hands-on formulation expertise, technical problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration to support teams across regions and cultures.

In this role, you will formulate and develop new Air Care products across multiple technologies, including liquids, candles, gels, powders, and aerosols. You will support new product development, product improvements, line extensions, and technology advancements that deliver consumer-preferred benefits.

You will apply formulation science, experimental design, and technical curiosity while partnering with regional Research, Development and Engineering teams, Marketing, Manufacturing, Procurement, Regulatory, fragrance houses, suppliers, and other external partners. Together, you will develop products that meet consumer, performance, cost, regulatory, sustainability, and manufacturing requirements across international markets.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and optimize innovative formulations for new and existing Air Care products across multiple technologies, including liquids, candles, gels, and aerosols, to address consumer needs and improve product performance across international markets.

• Develop formulations for international markets, accounting for regional consumer needs, regulatory and sustainability requirements, manufacturing capabilities, raw material availability, cost targets, supply resiliency, and environmental conditions, including varying temperature and humidity.

• Apply Design of Experiments (DOE), statistics, laboratory testing, and scientific analysis to evaluate formulation performance and stability, analyze data, draw conclusions, troubleshoot technical challenges, and make technically sound recommendations.

• Investigate and evaluate new raw materials, fragrances, formulation approaches, and delivery technologies through laboratory experimentation and partnerships with fragrance houses, suppliers, and other external technical partners.

• Identify emerging technologies, secondary sourcing opportunities, and potential intellectual property that support innovation, cost, sustainability, and supply resiliency objectives.

• Plan, conduct, and coordinate product testing, including stability, micro challenge, toxicological, clinical, and performance testing. Maintain accurate laboratory records and prepare technical documentation and data to support product performance, claims, and commercialization.

• Partner with regional RD&E teams, Manufacturing, Procurement, suppliers, and other cross- functional partners to transfer formulations, troubleshoot technical challenges, support pilot batches and first production runs, and successfully scale formulations from the laboratory through commercialization across multiple markets.

• Serve as the formulation representative on cross-functional project teams, proactively communicating technical progress, risks, and recommendations. Translate technical insights into clear, consumer-relevant stories, benefits, and claims that enable Marketing and commercial partners to effectively communicate product differentiation, while identifying opportunities to leverage existing formulations and technologies across markets.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or another related science with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in consumer products or a related industry, or a Master’s degree with at least 3 years of relevant work experience.

• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship for full-time employment.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Experience with Air Care or other consumer product formulation, including product development processes and formulation or delivery system technologies such as aerosols, emulsions, gels, polymers, reaction products, surfactants, solvents, and other relevant systems.

• Understanding of fragrance development and fragrance chemistry, including fragrance interactions with formulations, delivery systems, stability, performance, and consumer experience; experience partnering with fragrance houses is a plus.

• Experience applying Design of Experiments (DOE), statistical analysis, and structured experimentation to formulation development, technical problem-solving, scale-up, manufacturing, and product performance challenges.

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, intellectual property principles, and the functional and environmental impacts of formulation ingredients, including experience reviewing patents and supporting development and protection of technical solutions.

• Ability to identify and evaluate emerging technologies, ingredients, materials, and external capabilities that may have applications across Air Care products.

• Strong cross-functional and global collaboration, relationship-building, and influencing skills, with the ability to work across cultures and regions, adapt solutions to different market needs, and gain alignment without direct authority.

• Demonstrated technical curiosity, ability to work independently, adapt to changing priorities, and solve complex technical challenges in a fast-paced global environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to communicate technical information to different audiences across the organization(Technical Storytelling).  Organization, attention to detail, documentation, and technical recordkeeping skills; proficiency with SAP and standard computer applications preferred, with additional language proficiency considered a plus.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• This role is eligible for domestic relocation.

• Office work environment. Remote work is available once per week for eligible employees after the 90-day onboarding period.

• Up to 10% travel, including travel to SCJ manufacturing sites, third-party manufacturers, suppliers, fragrance houses, and industry events as requested or required by the business.

• Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 40 pounds as needed to perform laboratory responsibilities.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

SC Johnson’s total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service. As a family company, we’re committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, flexible work arrangements, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more.

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 believe people achieve their best when they collaborate and work together in person. We value connection to strengthen teamwork, accelerate problem solving, and drive innovation.

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 Know Your Rights poster for more information.