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  • Posted: Feb 11, 2026
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • We've been making trusted household brands for more than a century. From the products we create to the planet we share, we're working toward a cleaner, healthier, better home for families everywhere. Started in 1886 as a parquet flooring company, SC Johnson is one of the world’s leading makers of household products like Pledge®, OFF®, Mr. Muscle®...
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    Senior Associate - Chemistry/Formulator

    Role Overview

    • The Chemistry Senior Associate contributes to the technical development of new formulations for products in support of SC Johnson’s product range within Africa, including Pest Control, Home Cleaning, Air Care, Shoe Care, and Personal Care. You will develop new products, line extensions, and assist with technology advancements which result in consumer preferred benefits. This position will participate on cross-functional teams under the supervision of an RD&E Manager.

    Responsibilities:

    • Develop formulations to meet internal ingredient standards and industry best practices for safety, scientific significance, accuracy, and recordkeeping
    • Formulating new products, product changes, assist in leading technology advancements, and competitive assessments which result in new consumer benefits, reduced cost or improved environmental impact of the products
    • Executing all formula relevant testing and trials within the laboratory, and working within the pilot plant for prototype preparation, evaluation testing, validation etc, with accurate recording and reporting of data
    • Collaborating with multifunctional core teams (R&D, Design, Marketing, Marketing Research, and Product Supply) to successfully identify, develop, and launch new products in an accelerated manner
    • Communicating complex ideas accurately and concisely to colleagues at all levels within the company and to a variety of diverse disciplines and functions to deliver business-building solutions
    • Work with multiple product types and can translate user needs into consumer-preferred solutions, which is an important aspect of the product development process
    • Interpret consumer test results and provide recommendations for product improvements and claims
    • Develop product technologies, when appropriate, relevant to global markets
    • Follow general lab safety guidelines and maintain a clean, orderly work area

    Required Qualifications and Experience:

    • Fluent in English
    • Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, material science technology, or equivalent engineering program
    • Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience

    Skills & Behaviours you’ll need:

    • Possess an understanding of regulatory approval processes for consumer goods
    • Knowledge of the product development process and experience related to various formulation and delivery system technologies related to Pest Control products
    • Strong chemistry knowledge, including formulation with surfactants, active ingredients, thickening systems, waxes, and other builders.
    • Experienced in claims development and consumer research methodologies
    • Understand the functional properties, proper use, and the environmental impact of ingredients
    • Scientific curiosity and the ability to solve technical problems related to formulation and manufacturing
    • Cross-functional teaming skills to effectively work across internal organizational boundaries and across multiple time zones
    • Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate accurately and concisely to multiple levels within the company
    • Highly proactive and results-oriented approach
    • Proficient computer skills; will be required to become competent in the use of PLM (SAP based product management system)

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    Interested and qualified? Go to SC Johnson on jobs.scjohnson.com to apply

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