Junior Chemist

General Information

Name

Junior Chemist

Employment Type

Temp to Hire

Position level

Full-time

Virtual/Remote?

No

Labor Category

Scientific

Date

16-Feb-2026

City

Lodi

State

New Jersey

Country

United States

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Description & Requirements

Description

We get it: job searching takes time and attention. At Kelly®, we're here to make it a whole lot easier for you. We're seeking a Junior Chemist to work at a leading organization in Teterboro, NJ. This opportunity could be the one you've been looking for.
Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $24/hour
Shift: Monday-Friday, 8-4:30, 30min lunch (option to take 1hr lunch and stay until 5pm)
Why you should apply to be Junior Chemist:

• Competitive pay rate with contract-to-hire potential after 3-6 months
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment within the cosmetics and personal care industry
• Gain hands-on experience with batch scale-up and stability sampling programs
• Work alongside technical support groups including regulatory affairs, process development, and manufacturing
• Growth opportunities for those returning to or expanding their science career

What's a typical day as Junior Chemist? You'll be:

• Assisting in batching, filling, and monitoring all product stability samples
• Documenting and interpreting data under supervision to support conclusions
• Investigating and researching problems, bringing issues to the supervisor's attention
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting tight deadlines
• Interacting with technical support groups, including analytical testing facilities

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Hold a bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field (biological sciences with relevant experience welcome)
• Have at least 1 year of product stability experience in a laboratory setting
• Possess strong knowledge of raw material functions and properties
• Are well-organized, hard-working, and able to handle multiple tasks efficiently
• Demonstrate solid communication, interpersonal, and computer skills (MS Office proficiency required)
• Are comfortable working full-time onsite and seeking a contract-to-hire role

What happens next

Once you apply, you'll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don't worry-even if this position doesn't work out, you're still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what's next in your career is what we're all about, so let's get to work. Apply to be Junior Chemist today!

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.

In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.  for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?
Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals-it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

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