Senior Chemist

Job description

Senior Chemist

We're a leader in the pet care industry, which means we're not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families. Are you up for the dare?

Position Summary

As a Senior Chemist at Nestle Purina PetCare, you will design, execute, and interpret complex procedures and protocols within a project or goal. You will be a great fit if you are a self-starter who takes initiative and works independently while collaborating within Nestle Purina Analytics Laboratories (NPAL). You will be expected to do research, execute method development, make process improvements and draft SOP's in addition to mentoring other team members. You will accurately record and review laboratory documentation generated from developmental as well as established procedures and suggest, plan, and execute alterations to procedures and protocols based on evaluations of observations and results in concert with leadership.

• Independently or operating in a lead capacity, develop and validate analytical methods in support of projects, and assure project timelines are met
• Design experiments when requested and handle major portion of project activity with little supervision.
• Perform analytical equipment validation, and ensure routine calibration and preventive maintenance is performed at the required intervals
• Participate in moderate to extensive problem solving which requires original thought. Prepare reports with interpretation, and interpret the results of complex experiments. Troubleshoot assay and instrumentation issues as necessary
• Demonstrate ability as a reliable and contributing team member. Readily adapts to fluctuations and changing priorities. Is self-motivated to establish good working relationships with colleagues

Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or closely related field, plus 10 years of experience or
• Masters plus 7 years of experience, or
• PhD plus 5 years of experience
• 2 years of Empower experience
• Analytical Chemistry experience
• Analytical instrumentation experience such as HPLC, GC, GCMS, LCMS is required

Requisition ID

140689

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

We're a leader in the pet care industry, which means we're not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families. Are you up for the dare?

Position Summary

As a Senior Chemist at Nestle Purina PetCare, you will design, execute, and interpret complex procedures and protocols within a project or goal. You will be a great fit if you are a self-starter who takes initiative and works independently while collaborating within Nestle Purina Analytics Laboratories (NPAL). You will be expected to do research, execute method development, make process improvements and draft SOP's in addition to mentoring other team members. You will accurately record and review laboratory documentation generated from developmental as well as established procedures and suggest, plan, and execute alterations to procedures and protocols based on evaluations of observations and results in concert with leadership.

• Independently or operating in a lead capacity, develop and validate analytical methods in support of projects, and assure project timelines are met
• Design experiments when requested and handle major portion of project activity with little supervision.
• Perform analytical equipment validation, and ensure routine calibration and preventive maintenance is performed at the required intervals
• Participate in moderate to extensive problem solving which requires original thought. Prepare reports with interpretation, and interpret the results of complex experiments. Troubleshoot assay and instrumentation issues as necessary
• Demonstrate ability as a reliable and contributing team member. Readily adapts to fluctuations and changing priorities. Is self-motivated to establish good working relationships with colleagues

Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or closely related field, plus 10 years of experience or
• Masters plus 7 years of experience, or
• PhD plus 5 years of experience
• 2 years of Empower experience
• Analytical Chemistry experience
• Analytical instrumentation experience such as HPLC, GC, GCMS, LCMS is required

Requisition ID

140689

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

St. Louis, MO, US, 63102

St. Louis, MO, US, 63102

Nearest Major Market: St Louis