Analytical Chemist

Location: Florham Park / Morristown, New Jersey, USA

Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection.

With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved 2 billion CHF in 2025 sales. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,100 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.

As an Analytical Chemist in Florham Park/Morristown, New Jersey, you will play a critical role in advancing innovation and supporting business success through analytical expertise. As part of our Analytical Chemistry team, you will partner closely with R&D, Tenchnical Service Manufacturing, Quality, and cross-functional stakeholders to generate reliable data, solve complex challenges, and help bring high-quality products to market. This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative, hands-on scientist who thrives in a dynamic laboratory environment and is motivated to go beyond expectations while contributing to Arxada’s ongoing growth and commitment to innovation.  

Essential Job Functions

• Conduct analytical testing on R&D, production, and customer samples using chromatographic, spectroscopic, wet chemistry, and other analytical techniques.
• Develop, validate, and optimize analytical methods for new and existing products and raw materials.
• Deliver accurate, reliable, and timely analytical results while maintaining thorough documentation and data integrity.
• Prepare technical reports, data summaries, and customer-facing analytical information.
• Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to support product development and troubleshoot manufacturing or customer challenges.  
• Maintain laboratory equipment and contribute to a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Continuously expand technical knowledge and support continuous improvement initiatives within the laboratory.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, or a closely related scientific discipline; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant analytical laboratory experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 2 years with a Master’s degree.  
• Strong hands-on experience with HPLC/UPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FT-IR, wet chemistry, and modern analytical techniques.
• Knowledge of analytical development practices, laboratory operations, and statistical methods.  
• Strong communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.  
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams while showing initiative, adaptability, and a proactive mindset aligned with Arxada’s values of collaboration, grit, and driving results.

US Compensation Statement
The expected salary range for this role is 68-83k annually but specific employee compensation may vary depending on factors including experience, education, training, licensure, certification, location and other job-related, non-discriminatory factors permitted by law.

This role is also eligible to earn a short-term incentive bonus and the following benefits: 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and paid sick leave.

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.