Chemist

Location:

Dallas, TX, United States
Date Posted:
Nov 3, 2026
Job
-2595

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.

We are seeking a highly motivated, organized, and collaborative professional to join our Quality department. Central Life Sciences is searching for a Chemist in our Dallas, TX location. This position performs moderately complex chemical analyses and physical testing of incoming raw materials, in-process samples, and finished animal health products. Responsibilities include instrument troubleshooting, method development, investigating quality deviations, and collaborating across departments to support continuous manufacturing.

• Raw Material & Finished Product Testing:
  Perform routine and non-routine analytical testing (FTIR, pH, specific gravity, moisture analysis) on incoming raw materials and animal health products to ensure quality and investigate customer complaints.
• Method Development & Instrumentation:
  Utilize, maintain, and develop analytical testing procedures using instruments such as GC, HPLC, and Near-Infrared (NIR) analyzers.
• Equipment Maintenance & Calibration:
  Conduct preventative maintenance, routine calibration, and troubleshooting for laboratory instrumentation.
• Investigation & Compliance:
  Participate in Out-of-Specification (OOS) investigations, root-cause analysis, and process deviations. Assist in drafting, editing, and reviewing SOPs and Quality Control Analytical Procedures (QCAPs).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Partner with R&D, Operations, and Production teams to support new product development and troubleshoot manufacturing issues.
• Data & Systems Management:
  Proficiently record, track, and analyze data using LIMS, CDS, and SAP (ERP) platforms alongside standard office applications.
• Lab Operations & Inventory:
  Monitor laboratory supplies, manage chemical inventory, and order consumables as needed to maintain uninterrupted lab workflow

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related scientific discipline required.
• Experience:
  
  2–5 years of analytical laboratory experience, preferably in a regulated manufacturing setting.
• Technical Knowledge:
  Strong working knowledge of chromatography (GC/HPLC) and standard laboratory instrumentation. Familiarity with GLP, GMP, and ISO standards required.
• Software:
  Proficiency with laboratory software systems (LIMS, CDS) and ERP tools (SAP).

• Normal laboratory and manufacturing conditions require safety gear.
• Standard office with frequent exposure to manufacturing conditions.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k with 3% company match and annual profit-sharing bonus!
• 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)
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Access to on-demand pay
• Paid parental leave

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) is a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries. Guided by the belief that home is central to life, the Company's purpose is to proudly nurture happy and healthy homes. For over 45 years,…