Chemistry Engineer - LEAP/Early Career Program

Summary:

We are looking for motivated and ambitious talent to join our LEAP Rotational Program!  The Leadership, Excellence, Acceleration Program (LEAP) is a 3-year, rotational program specific for Spring 2022 graduates intended to accelerate the development of high-potential RD&E talent in the early stages of their career. 

LEAP Program participants are considered full-time employees who participate in robust, meaningful rotations with actionable deliverables.  The approximate start date for this role will be August 1st 2022. 

About SC Johnson:

SC Johnson is a fifth-generation family company built on a spirit of adventure and winning the right way. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building top brands such as Raid®, Glade®, Kiwi®, OFF!®, Windex®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country. Through these household names, we are making a positive difference to the world around us. But we only succeed with the combined vitality and strength of our 13,000 people who we truly value and support in their pursuit of individual and shared goals.

SC Johnson’s total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service. As a family company, we’re committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, flexible work arrangements, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify and apply new and existing packaging materials and technologies towards the development of innovative new products and the enhancement of existing products that consumers find appealing and easy to use; packaging that is compelling and allows SC Johnson to "win at the store shelf". 

• Design, coordinate, and complete performance and compatibility testing in support of packaging component changes. 

• Execute domestic and global packaging development projects by creating and managing effective and efficient project timelines and related success criteria to realize on-time project completion dates. 

• Collaborate with multifunctional core teams (RD&E, Design, Marketing, Marketing Research, and Product Supply) to successfully identify, develop and launch new products in an accelerated manner. 

• Provide strong technical leadership within a cross-functional team to drive the design and development of innovative new products or to correct package-related issues. 

• Develop/update packaging specifications and finished good assembly specifications. 

Required Skills / Experiences / Competencies:

• Spring 2022 graduate of a Bachelor’s Degree program, specializing in Chemistry

• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Skills / Experience / Competencies:

• Strong analytical, technical skills 

• Goal-oriented, displays initiative 

• Demonstrated leadership experience 

• Excellent oral, written & communication/presentation aptitude 

• Problem solving, critical thinking capabilities 

• Time management & organizational skills 

Job Requirements:

• Full time

• 0-5% travel

• Office Environment

• Ability to lift 10 – 40 pounds

• Remote work is available once a week for eligible employees

Better Together

At SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.

Accommodation Requests

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to SCJHR@scj.com. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO is the Law poster for more information.