Experienced Scientist/Chemist

Community Options, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in pet and garden product innovation seeks a Scientist for its Dallas lab. Responsibilities include performing chemical analyses and maintaining lab instruments. Ideal candidates possess strong analytical chemistry skills and ready to contribute to product development. The role emphasizes safety and compliance with regulations.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k with 3% company match

Paid vacation, holidays and sick time

Education Assistance for both college and professional certifications

Qualifications

• Candidates must have 6+ years professional analytical laboratory experience with a Bachelor's degree.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Familiarity with laboratory instruments for chemical testing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses specified by supervisor within established procedures.
• Maintain and operate laboratory instrumentation such as HPLC and Gas Chromatography.
• Assist in developing new test procedures for chemical analysis.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

Physical Chemistry

Mathematics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Chemistry or equivalent

Master's in Chemistry or equivalent

PhD in Chemistry or equivalent

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Description

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Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT and CENTA), is a leading innovator, marketer and producer of quality branded products for the pet, lawn and garden supplies markets. The Central Life Sciences (CLS) business unit is dedicated to delivering insect management solutions for challenging pests in livestock, grain storage and processing, horticulture, turf, specialty food crops, along with mosquito control for municipalities throughout the United States.

CLS is seekingtwo experience Scientists to join our dynamic team of employees who work safely, show up every day, and are committed to their work. They will provide support of existing products and new registrations by obtaining results through analytical testing. Successful applicants will maintain and operate laboratory instruments and equipment and assist senior chemists in performing analyses and routine tasks. If you are ready to make a visible impact on new and existing innovation, then we want you on our team! We offer a comprehensive benefits package, education assistance program and access to on-demand pay, and because our employees are so important, we have onsite events throughout the year to show our appreciation for their hard work and dedication.

These positions are salaried, on-site, laboratory positions which require employees to be in the lab 5 days/week in our Dallas, TX facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform analyses that are specified by supervisor or as outlined in established instructions or procedures. Work is subject to guidance and review by group leadership.
• Maintain, calibrate, and operate complex laboratory instrumentation such as High- Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), and Gas Chromatography.
• Familiar with physical chemical characterization techniques such as DSC, TGA, Karl Fischer, and molecular spectroscopy techniques such as FTIR.
• Assist in developing and validating new test procedures for chemical analysis to meet requirements by regulatory agencies.
• Assist in preparing appropriate standard operating procedures (SOPs) protocols and regulatory requirements. Assure that all work done is in compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) set by all appropriate government agencies and is properly documented. Maintains proficiency in US EPA and FDA guidelines.
• Serve as an Analytical Chemistry representative on assigned Project Teams and follow the Commercialization Process for development of new products. Prepare written reports and presentations on the planning, progress and status of activities in analytical chemistry to the Project Teams.
  
  

Qualifications

• These roles require a high competence in analytical chemistry.
• Aspects of organic chemistry, physical chemistry and mathematics such as algebra and statistics are also required to support experimental design and approaches to problem solving.
• Candidates must have superior verbal and written communication skills to convey complex aspects of analytical results to those with little or no chemical background.
• Familiarity with the use of laboratory instruments used for physical and chemical testing coupled with understanding the complexities of instrumental analysis through special insight gained from years of training and experience.
• Prior experience and technical capability in using laboratory computer systems, office computer systems and applications is required.
• Candidates must be willing to accept guidance from senior members of the Analytical staff.
  
  

Minimum Experience & Education

• Bachelors in Chemistry or equivalent and 6+ years professional analytical laboratory experience
• OR Masters in Chemistry or equivalent and 4+ years professional analytical laboratory experience
• OR PhD in Chemistry or equivalent and 2+ years professional analytical laboratory experience
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The position involves the occasional handling of large equipment and supplies necessary for the everyday operation of the analytical laboratory (for example: chemical waste containers and large compress gas cylinders). Also, very large sample sizes are sometimes encountered.
• Physical exertion commensurate with the handling of such materials and the ability to move as much as 50 pounds is required.
• Standard procedures must be carefully followed in working with potentially hazardous equipment and materials. There is exposure to equipment and materials at extremely high temperatures (ovens and GCs), and cryogenic temperatures (liquid nitrogen). Appreciation for the safe handling of flammable liquids, compressed gases, acids, bases, and toxic chemicals is required.
• The use of a hard hat, respirator mask, and other safety equipment is necessary at times.
• Work hours are divided between the office and the analytical laboratories. Safety apparel is required in the lab or production areas, i.e. safety glasses (always), lab coat, gloves, dust masks (as appropriate).
• The use of a hard hat, respirator mask, and other safety equipment may necessary at times.
  
  

Benefits Package & Employee Programs

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k with 3% company match
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Access to on-demand pay
• Paid parental leave
  
  

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2024 net sales of $3.2 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company's innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro, Aqueon, Cadet, Farnam, Ferry-Morse, Four Paws, Kaytee, K&H, Nylabone and Pennington, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California and has 6,400 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Retail

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