Associate Scientist

Product Development Chemist Location: Trumbull City, CT Work Arrangement: Onsite Schedule: Monday–Friday Compensation: up to 25/hr Contract: Through April 2027, with potential for extension and/or additional opportunities based on business needs and performance Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is hiring for a leading consumer products organization known for developing innovative products and solutions designed around performance, quality, and consumer needs. We are seeking a Product Development Chemist to support the creation and development of prototype products from the laboratory through commercialization. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys experimental work, analyzing data, solving technical problems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring new products to life. What You’ll Do Develop experimental designs and work plans to create prototype products that meet targeted performance requirements. Conduct standard and non-standard chemical, physical, and application testing to evaluate product composition and performance. Review and interpret experimental data, draw preliminary conclusions, and recommend next steps for development activities. Develop or modify test procedures to help address assigned technical and product-development challenges. Work closely with packaging, process development, and manufacturing teams throughout product development and commercialization. Maintain detailed laboratory notebooks and accurately document experimental observations, results, and conclusions. Plan and coordinate laboratory experiments, third-party testing, and consumer trials associated with assigned projects. Track project progress, communicate status and issues, and present data and findings to project teams and management. Assist with laboratory demonstrations supporting training programs and customer visits. Maintain inventory of raw materials, laboratory supplies, and equipment while keeping work areas organized and ready for use. Follow all applicable health, safety, and environmental requirements when working with laboratory equipment and hazardous materials. Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant laboratory environment. What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related field; an Associate degree may be considered with relevant industrial experience. Experience in product development, formulation, laboratory research, or a related industrial environment. Consumer packaged goods or formulation experience is a plus. Familiarity with detergent chemistry and standard product-development testing methods is highly desirable. Hands-on experience setting up and operating laboratory equipment and conducting research experiments. Ability to analyze experimental data, identify trends, draw preliminary conclusions, and recommend next steps. Strong laboratory documentation and organizational skills. Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams. Commitment to laboratory safety and applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations. About Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences As part of Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences, you’ll have access to: Weekly pay 401(k) options Skills training and career resources Benefits and PTO/holiday eligibility, as applicable Support from a dedicated recruiter throughout your assignment Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer. Pay Details: $23.00 to $25.00 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Adecco US, Inc.