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Analytical Chemist - Flavor & Fragrance Research

On-Board Services is hiring an Analytical Chemist - Flavor & Fragrance Research in Union Beach, NJ

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About Us:
On-Board Services, Incorporated is an on-site contract service provider for a local manufacturing entity providing full time positions to our employees. We offer benefits as well as 401k.

Position Details:
Title: Analytical Chemist - Flavor & Fragrance Research
Position Type:1 year contract with additional opportunity contingent upon performance and continued business need
Job Location: Union Beach, NJ
Shift: 1st Shift
Benefits: 401K, Dental insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, PTO
Compensation: $32-$39/HR

Responsibilities

  • Execute complex technical work under the general direction of technical management
  • Perform isolation and concentration of flavor compounds from food and beverage products using techniques such as liquid-liquid extraction (LLE), distillation, and headspace collection methods including SPME
  • Acquire, analyze, and develop interpretation skills for chromatographic data using GC-MS, HPLC, and LC-MS
  • Document and maintain analytical data generated from flavor research projects
  • Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure the lab remains organized, functional, and compliant with safety standards
  • Interpret and analyze experimental results, identify issues or anomalies, and recommend next steps based on findings
  • Contribute to work planning, daily workflow management, and continuous improvement of analytical methods

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related scientific field required
  • Master's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field preferred
  • 1-2 years of experience in a wet chemistry laboratory
  • Familiarity with or interest in analytical separation techniques and laboratory instrumentation
  • Familiarity with or interest in the flavor and fragrance industry
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while conducting experiments, technical operations, and analytical projects
  • Strong ability to recognize unexpected or erroneous results, interpret findings, and recommend next steps or alternative approaches
  • Experience adapting methodologies to support current research and project needs preferred

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On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including: Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America.

The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC. On-Board's Mission is to provide "Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients' expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner."

On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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Analytical Chemist - Flavor & Fragrance Research

On-Board Companies
Union Beach, NJ 07735
Full Time
Bachelor's
USD 32.00 - 39.00 per hour

Published on 06/27/2026

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