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Associate,Chemistry

SC Johnson · Racine, WI · Full time

Posted Oct 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 4, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about lab work you've done that you're most proud of. What was your role?

What they are checking: Whether they have real hands-on lab experience and can explain their own contribution clearly.

Tell me about an experiment that didn't work. What did you do next?

What they are checking: Whether they troubleshoot systematically and learn from failure instead of just repeating it.

SC Johnson values working together in person. Tell me about a time collaboration helped you solve a problem faster.

What they are checking: Whether they work well with others, which the posting emphasizes.

Why do you want to apply chemistry to consumer household products?

What they are checking: Whether they have a real interest in this kind of applied work and are likely to grow here.

What would you do

You get a result that doesn't match what your team expected. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they check their work and report surprising results honestly instead of explaining them away.

How would you explain a technical result to someone on a marketing or product team?

What they are checking: Whether they can make chemistry understandable to non-scientists they will work with.

About the work

What analytical methods are you comfortable with, and when would you choose one over another?

What they are checking: Whether they understand their tools well enough to pick the right method for a question.

How would you approach testing whether a household cleaning formula stays stable over time?

What they are checking: Whether they can think through stability testing for consumer products in a practical way.

How do you keep a lab notebook so someone else could repeat your work?

What they are checking: Whether they document carefully, which makes results trustworthy and repeatable.

How do you handle chemical safety when working with new or unfamiliar materials?

What they are checking: Whether they take lab safety seriously and know how to find and follow safety data.

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The full job description

As published by SC Johnson.

SC Johnson has been leading with purpose for 140 years, building high-quality products and iconic brands found in homes, schools and businesses in virtually every country worldwide – including OFF!®, Raid®, Glade®, Windex®, Scrubbing Bubbles®, Ziploc®, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day®, method®, Autan®, Baygon®, Mr Muscle®, Duck®, Lysoform® and more. The 13,000 people of our global, fifth-generation family company are committed to making the world a better place today and for future generations. Inclusion & Diversity We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive. We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion . Better Together At SC Johnson, we believe people achieve their best when they collaborate and work together in person. We value connection to strengthen teamwork, accelerate problem solving, and drive innovation. 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 Know Your Rights poster for more information.