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Analytical Chemist

Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Range $26.75 - $38.75
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Professional Development
Diversity and inclusion initiatives
Flexible work arrangements
collaborative work environment

Job Description

Cogent Infotech is a leading consulting and talent solutions company with over 22 years of experience in creating opportunities that empower individuals and transform organizations. Renowned for building inclusive workplaces and driving innovation, Cogent Infotech serves global clients across both public and private sectors. Their diverse teams bring unique perspectives to deliver cutting-edge solutions, leveraging extensive expertise and a commitment to excellence in all engagements. The company values diversity, inclusion, and continuous improvement, fostering an environment where every employee is supported, heard, and encouraged to grow professionally and personally.

Cogent Infotech is currently offering a 6-month contract position based in Clark, NJ, for the role of Chemist I. This role is designed for a driven professional with hands-on experience in cosmetic characterization or a related field such as personal care, food science, or chemical product evaluation. The Chemist I will play an integral part in performing physicochemical measurements and stability studies on various cosmetic formats, ensuring that quality and regulatory standards are met or exceeded. The ideal candidate is meticulous, with a strong foundation in laboratory practices, a passion for data accuracy, and excellent communication skills.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work independently while being part of a collaborative, innovative team committed to quality and continuous process enhancement. The Chemist I will engage with multiple testing methodologies including pH measurement, rheology, microscopy, and stability testing, contributing to product development and quality assurance. Responsibilities include detailed documentation, maintaining traceability, and optimizing workflows, supporting Cogent Infotech's mission of delivering superior client solutions through scientific rigor and operational excellence.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years experience or QC/physical measurements certification/diploma
  • Technical research experience in a laboratory setting
  • Strong math/science foundation
  • Methodical and organized approach to testing and documentation
  • Rigor and critical thinking in analysis and reporting
  • Team-oriented with a constructive feedback mindset
  • Experience in cosmetic characterization or related fields such as personal care, food science, or chemical product evaluation

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or QC/physical measurements certification/diploma
  • Two years of relevant laboratory experience
  • Technical research experience in a laboratory setting
  • Strong math and science foundation
  • Methodical and organized approach to testing and documentation
  • Rigor and critical thinking in analysis and reporting
  • Team-oriented with a constructive feedback mindset

Job Duties

  • Physicochemical characterization of haircare and cosmetic products following defined protocols and quality criteria
  • pH, viscosity, rheology, microscopy, appearance, foam behavior, etc.
  • Maintain full traceability from sample intake to data delivery, ensuring clean documentation and version control
  • Maintain stability records, update databases, and flag anomalies or trends
  • Contribute to workflow optimization, proposing improvements to testing cadence, data handling, and instrument utilization

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