Analytical Chemist I - Lab Instrumentation (On-Site)

Central Garden & Pet; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Education assistance

On-demand pay

Onsite events

Job summary

Central Garden & Pet Company seeks a Scientists I to support existing products and new registrations through analytical testing in our Dallas, TX facility. The role works in a on-site laboratory five days a week and involves instrument maintenance, data collection and regulatory alignment.

The ideal candidate has a background in analytical chemistry, experience with HPLC/GC and FTIR, and strong communication skills to document findings for internal teams and external regulators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field is required.
• Experience with HPLC/GC and FTIR is preferred.
• Strong written/spoken communication of analytical results.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non‑routine analyses as directed by supervisor.
• Maintain, calibrate and operate HPLC, GC, and other lab instruments.
• Log samples in LIMS and prepare solutions and dilutions.
• Record experimental data following Good Documentation Practices.
• Develop/validate test procedures and ensure GLP and cGMP compliance.
• Prepare SOPs and regulatory documentation.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

HPLC

GC

LIMS

Documentation

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field

Tools

FTIR

Job description

Central Garden & Pet Company seeks a Scientists I to support existing products and new registrations through analytical testing in our Dallas, TX facility. The role works in a on-site laboratory five days a week and involves instrument maintenance, data collection and regulatory alignment.

The ideal candidate has a background in analytical chemistry, experience with HPLC/GC and FTIR, and strong communication skills to document findings for internal teams and external regulators.