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Food Scientist I

Central Garden & Pet

Neptune City, New Jersey

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Cellular Telephone, Clinical Trial, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Policies, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Distribution Services, Documentation, Entrepreneurship, Experiment Design, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Flexible Spending Accounts, Food Science, Food and Beverage Industry, Industry/Trade Analysis, Injection Molding, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Marketing, Organizational Skills, Physical Chemistry, Process Development, Process Improvement, Product Development, Product Safety, Product Testing, Prototyping, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Requirements Management, Research Skills, Sales, Statistics, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Vision Plan
LOCATION
Neptune City, New Jersey
POSTED
27 days ago
Central Garden & Pet Company’s, Nylabone - Pet Segment located in Neptune City, NJ is searching for a Food Scientist I. As the Food Scientist I, you will be responsible for conducting Research and Product Development activities on consumable pet chew products for Nylabone products. Bringing key skills and knowledge in new product ideas, this position requires processing concepts from idea to commercialization, spearheading new technology development and its application to extruded and injection molded products.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS:
  • Collaborate with sales, marketing and regulatory in developing product concepts.
  • Collaborate with Operations, Quality and Regulatory to commercialize products, develop product specifications; arrange for guaranteed analysis.
  • Review packaging proof for package weight, ingredients, guarantee analysis, claims and participate in package review process
  • Source raw materials based on requirements.
  • Develop formulas and prototypes. 
  • Conduct analytical tests, shelf-life studies and clinical trials for prototypes.
  • Define product specifications to uphold product quality, physical and chemical characteristics, etc. 
  • Compile documentation needed for compliance with applicable regulations and company policies.
  • Conduct product testing to ensure product safety, quality and regulatory compliance is met.
  • Identify and develop manufacturing process continuous improvements for efficiency and product quality.
  • Ensure best practices are being followed in compliance with regulations and company policies.
  • Keep current, identify, and communicate to management pet food industry trends and the impact to the business. 

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES:
  • B.S. or higher degree in Food Science or related discipline.
  • Familiar with FDA, USDA, AFFCO and related regulations.
  • Experience using Design of Experiments, statistical analysis, and ability to interpret results.
  • Must be detail oriented, organized, and strong communication skills. 

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS:
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
  • Free Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
  • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • 401k with a 3% company match and annual profit-sharing bonus!
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Discounts on Pet supplies, cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more.
  • Education Assistance. (both college degrees and professional certifications)
  • Referral Program with a cash bonus.
 
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 2022 net sales of $3.3 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 Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California and has over 7,000 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.

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