Scientist I

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

Job Description

Description

This positions are not eligible for US employment sponsorship

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 seeking aScientists I 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.

This position is a salaried, on-site, laboratory position which requires employees to be in the lab 5 days/week in our Dallas, TX facility.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform routine and non-routine analyses that are specified by supervisor or as outlined in established instructions or procedures. Work is subject to guidance and review by supervisor.
• Maintain, calibrate, and operate complex laboratory instrumentation such as High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography (GC), and laboratory instruments used for physical chemical testing (e.g., density meter, viscometer, Karl Fischer, particle size analyzer).
• Familiar with molecular spectroscopy techniques such as FTIR.
• Log samples/consumables into Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) software. Prepare solutions (standards, stocks, and internal standards) and dilutions, as necessary. Contribute to general laboratory upkeep duties (e.g., washing glassware, restocking consumables, and disposing of sample waste).
• Accurately record experimental data and findings in laboratory notebooks or LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems) following Good Documentation Practices.
• Process and interpret chromatographic data and prepare internal reports and reports for release to customers.
• Assist in developing and validating new test procedures for chemical analysis to meet internal requirements and 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 current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) 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.
• Keep abreast of current and emerging technical developments through available information resources and continued education at courses and seminars.

QUALIFICATIONS

• These roles require a good 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 good verbal and written communication skills to convey complex aspects of analytical results even to those with little or no chemical background.
• Prior experience and technical capability in using laboratory computer systems, office computer systems and applications is preferred.
• Candidates must be willing to accept guidance from senior members of the Analytical staff.
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to prioritize work while adapting to changing business needs and priorities.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Bachelors in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field and 0-4 yea

• a comprehensive benefits package
• education assistance program
• 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.