Chemist Jobs in Newark, NJ

A Chemist in the chemistry industry is primarily engaged in the study and experimentation of substances at the atomic and molecular levels. They examine the various ways in which the chemical substances interact, combine, and change to create various compounds. They are responsible for developing new and improved chemical products, processes, and materials. Chemists also perform quality control tests, prepare technical reports, and conduct research to advance knowledge in the field. Essential skills for this role include analytical thinking, problem-solving, attention to detail, and strong mathematical capabilities. Proficiency in laboratory techniques and the use of scientific software is also required.

Before becoming a Chemist, one may have roles such as Laboratory Technician, where they would gain experience in handling laboratory equipment, conducting tests, and maintaining a safe work environment. Another possible role is a Research Assistant, providing support for scientific experiments and data collection. These roles provide valuable practical experience and a chance to apply theoretical knowledge in a real-world setting. Important certifications to have would include a degree in Chemistry or a related field, and depending on the specific role, a postgraduate degree may be beneficial. Some positions may also require certification from a recognized professional body like the American Chemical Society (ACS).

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Scientist III - Liquid Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry Specialist

  • Rahway, NJ (10 miles from Newark, NJ)
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  • Rahway, NJ (10 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • moments ago

Sciex, or Agilent LC-MS is a plus and others Other analytical characterization techniques for biologics, such as: Size exclusion-high-performance liquid chromatography (SEC) Ion exchange-high-performance...

Software Development Engineer II, Product Graph - Shopping Personalization

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago

Personalizations (P13N) mission is to make Amazon more valuable for customers through relevant and timely product, program, and content recommendations and engaging shopping experiences. We...

Software Development Engineer III, Amazon Security

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago

Each day, hundreds of thousands of developers make billions of transactions worldwide on our cloud. They harness the power of Amazon Web Services (AWS) to enable innovative applications, websites,...

Systems Development Engineer, MGM+SA

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago

We are seeking an experienced Systems Development Engineer (L5) to join our team at Amazon. MGM+SA under the Prime Video umbrella is a Streaming App available to U.S. Customers for a premium no-ad...

Travel Medical Lab Scientist - $1,850 per week

  • Morristown, NJ (17 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Morristown, NJ (17 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago

Voca is seeking a travel Medical Lab Scientist for a travel job in Morristown, New Jersey. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Medical Lab Scientist Discipline: Allied Health Professional...

Postdoctoral Research Scientist (ML Applied to Neutron and x-ray Diffraction and

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago

The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York Postdoctoral Research Scientist (ML Applied to Neutron and x-ray Diffraction and in New York , New York Columbia University in the City...

Senior Software Development Engineer

  • Parsippany, NJ (14 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (14 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago

United Parcel Service General Services Co. Senior Software Development Engineer in Parsippany , New Jersey United Parcel Services General Services Co. seeks Senior Software Development Engineer in...

Project Environmental Scientist, Geologist, Engineer

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago

Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc. Project Environmental Scientist, Geologist, Engineer in New York City , New York Langan provides expert land development engineering and...

Scientist, Nutrition and Metabolism

  • Leonia, NJ (12 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Leonia, NJ (12 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

We're hiring an exceptionally talented PhD Nutrition Scientist to help us optimize and personalize healthy aging. Our ideal candidate will be practical, flexible and highly knowledgeable in...

SDET - Software Development Engineer in Test / QA Automation Engineer

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Software Development Engineer in Test / Quality Assurance Automation Engineer What We Do Wagmo is a new type of pet health company focused on empowering and inspiring responsible pet parenting...

Senior Research Scientist (PhD)

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped...

Food Scientist

  • East Hanover, NJ (11 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • East Hanover, NJ (11 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Scientist Job Description As a Scientist, you will lead and coordinate technical projects within the North America portfolio, focusing on R&D, regulatory, marketing, and manufacturing...

Fall 2025 Co-Op, Forensic Scientist, (Undergrad/Grad Student July Dec)

  • New Brunswick, NJ (22 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (22 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those arent words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely...

Integration Center Quality Control Specialist

  • Piscataway, NJ (19 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Piscataway, NJ (19 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

The Integration Center Quality Control (ICQC) Specialist will ensure configured devices leaving SHI Integration Centers comply with customer requirements. The ICQC Specialist will document...

Senior Software Development Engineer, STAGG Team

  • Newark, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 1 day ago

At Audible, we believe stories have the power to transform lives. Its why we work with some of the worlds leading creators to produce and share audio storytelling with our millions of global...

Demographic Data for Newark, NJ

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Salary for Chemist Jobs in Newark, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Chemists in Newark, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.7%
Doctorate Degree
26.3%
Master's Degree
24.5%
Associate's Degree
1.5%
High School or GED
1.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
0.7%
Some College
0.1%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Chemists in Newark, NJ
None
32.8%
Less than 1 year
18.1%
1-2 years
16.9%
4-6 years
11.4%
6-8 years
7.8%
2-4 years
7.0%
10+ years
6.0%


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