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Nestle Senior Chemist in St. Louis, Missouri
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?
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Position Summary
We’re working on innovative foods and formulas that rival healthcare, pharma, human food, and tech companies around the world—foods and formulas that can extend the lives and cognitive function in maturing dogs and cats. We’re developing ways to improve the vision of cats and minimize pet allergies through quality nutrition. We were the first ever to extrude dry dog food and we’re backed by a lengthy list of patents—a portfolio of industry firsts.
Over 500 scientists make everything we think about come to life. We’re nutritionists, chemists, immunologists, microbiologists, veterinarians, and the alike. But what we do stretches far beyond our titles. It’s a dare we accepted from the very beginning – the dare to ‘Stand Taller’.
As a Senior Chemist, you’ll design, execute, and interpret complex procedures and protocols within a project or goal. Come prepared to do research, execute method development, make process improvements, and draft SOPs in addition to mentoring other team members as you work on procedures and protocols within the lab.
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
Troubleshoot assay and instrumentation issues
Prepare reports with interpretation and results of complex experiments
Follow established methods and procedures to deliver timely results
Perform analytical equipment validation and ensure routine calibration and preventive maintenance is performed
Assist in development and validation of analytical methods in support of projects
Aid in experiments and project assignments
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related field
5+ years of analytical lab or industry experience and analytical instrumentation experience
5+ years of experience troubleshooting of assay and equipment issues
Other
2+ years of experience with chromatography and/or mass spectrometry (HPLC, GC, GCMS, LCMS, etc.) is preferred
1+ years of experience working in a Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) or an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory is preferred
1+ years of experience working with Empower software is preferred
Don’t meet all the qualifications listed under “other”? These are preferred, but not required. When you apply for a role with Nestlé Purina, we ensure that individual confidentiality is held to the highest regard. We are intentional about creating an inclusive workplace for everyone. We consider our associates our most valuable assets. Please apply for full consideration.
The approximate pay range for this position is $69,000.00 to $115,000.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.
Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Making an Impact | Nestle Careers (nestlejobs.com). (https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us?_ga=2.145509943.2025796613.1675108033-54921803.1663951509)
REQUISITION ID:
279999
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