USA Lead Chemist Reidsville NC Lab / Plant

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Company Background : Farmina is nature and science in perfect harmony. Our mission is to develop the best all-natural, nutritious, and scientifically validated food that dogs and cats will love. Farmina is an innovative Pet Nutrition Company focusing on servicing dog and cat pet parents to make the best personalized nutritional decisions for their pet's well-being while providing life changing solutions along the way.

We at Farmina firmly believe in our company motto : Happy pet. Happy you.

Position Purpose

The Lead Chemist will conduct analytical testing and laboratory operations to ensure the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance in pet food manufacturing. This role requires strong expertise in classical wet chemistry, instrumental analysis, and regulatory compliance, with an emphasis on nutritional, contaminant, and safety testing. The Chemist will serve as the technical expert, supporting method development, staff training, and implementation of advanced analytical instrumentation.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Food Science, or related field (Masters or PHD Strongly preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of laboratory experience in food, feed, or pet food testing with increasing responsibility.
• Proficiency in wet chemistry techniques and operation of analytical instruments (NIR, spectrophotometer, ICP, UPLC).
• Strong knowledge of nutritional, contaminant, and microbiological testing methods.
• Experience with method development, validation, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to supervise and train laboratory staff.
• Strong analytical problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Preferred : HACCP certification and PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) certification.
• Must be flexible to cover on other shifts as needed.

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Benefits :

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.

Farmina is An Equal Opportunity Employer