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Actalent Principal Scientist in Allendale, New Jersey
Fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly growing medical device company in Northern New Jersey!
Job Overview:
The Principal Scientist position is a critical role within the Nice Pak R&D organization, leading product development efforts and providing technical oversight for the entire portfolio of our Branded and Private Label businesses. In this role, the Principal Scientist will serve as the lead formulator and project owner for product development and innovation initiatives covering both personal care and surface care categories. This role will work cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, Operations, Regulatory and Legal to move projects from concept to launch to achieve desired milestones and objectives. It is an ideal opportunity for any individual looking to leverage and develop his/her technical skills, with an opportunity for career advancement in a dynamic, fast paced and challenging work environment.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Lead all technical and formula development aspects for key projects and advance them through the product development process, working cross-functionally with Engineers, Marketing, Consumer Insights, Procurement, Regulatory, Legal and Operations
Utilize technical expertise and formulation skills to identify new ingredients, technologies and benefits, and develop new products that address consumer needs
Coordinate all technical testing and claims support needs for products including performance testing, stability testing, safety tests and consumer in-home use studies
Conduct ongoing competitor product and technology assessments to ensure understanding of the latest developments in relevant wet wipe product categories
Work with internal and external partners to identify new technologies and innovation opportunities that can be applied to Nice Pak’s wet wipes portfolio for potential innovation and business growth opportunities
Develop technical product strategies and plans for innovation projects and execute with excellence
Develop, write and validate new test methods to support new technology/benefit claims validation
Partner with Operations/Manufacturing personnel to validate and scale-up new product developments and innovations; issue justification proposals for any new equipment/process required to support innovation development and currently marked products
Build detailed technical knowledge of respective wet wipe product portfolio and leverage within daily activities and long-term product strategies
Qualifications:
Bachelors’ Degree in Chemistry or related, relevant scientific discipline; Master’s degree is a plus
10+ year’s prior work experience in the development of new products for personal care and or surface cleaning applications; previous experience working with nonwovens/wipes is an advantage
Proven track record of developing and launching new products in the personal care or surface cleaning markets as part of a cross functional team
Prior experience working on either OTC or EPA products is a plus
Understanding of the Product Development Process from concept ideation through launch
Computer proficiency (Outlook / Word / Excel / Project)
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $52.00 - $52.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Allendale,NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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