Sr. Process Scientist

Omaha, NE
PetIQ Omaha – MS&T /
Full Time, Exempt /
On-site
PetIQ provides convenient and affordable pet health and wellness products and veterinary services to pets and their families through retail and ecommerce channels across the country.
We are advocates for pet parents, because we believe that all pet parents should be able to provide necessary care that enhances the lives of their pets.

Why join the PetIQ Team?
·         Great company culture
·         Company is in growth mode, come be a part of our exciting growth
 
Full time employee benefits include:
·         Medical, Dental, Vision
·         Flex Spending Account
·         Company Paid Life Insurance
·         401(k) with Company Match
·         Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
·          8 Paid Holidays, 2 Personal Days and PTO
·         Short and Long Term Disability Insurance

Provide technical leadership to product/process development and commercialization projects which meet the company’s product initiatives or strategic company goals; ensure compliance with regulatory standards and the company’s procedures. 

Role and Responsibilities:

    • Provides technical support to product/process development and commercialization activities for new products and modified existing products.
    • Supports the manufacture of new products and Pivotal/Registration lots for new products in the product/process development areas and the site manufacturing facilities.
    • Works on 3 to 5 concurrent projects and supports other projects as needed. 
    • Generate accurate data, following established procedures and practices.  Record, tabulate, summarize and report results to senior scientific staff.  Prepare Master Batch Records for Experimental, Pilot/Pivotal, scale-up and process development batches. 
    • Provides hands-on formulation design, development and optimization without guidance.  Execute stability studies as directed.  Perform scientific experimentation testing on new products in development.  Contribute to the development and documentation of new experimental approaches.   
    • Without guidance, supports effective problem solving, resolution, and implementation of process improvements in designated day-to-day operations and participate in large scope product/process development and improvement projects. 
    • Ensure compliance with current Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements, current  FDA/CVM requirements, current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP),  PetIQ policies and Quality Systems, and all applicable regulatory agencies as applicable to area of project development and work.

Minimum Qualifications

    • Masters Degree in physical science, chemical engineering, or closely allied life sciences discipline.
    • 5+ years experience in R&D or production.
    • Knowledge of quality control procedures.
    • Basic knowledge of supply chain, purchasing, materials, and/or manufacturing.
    • Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
    • Adheer to all company personnel policies.
    • Superior accuracy and attention to detail.
    • Solution oriented.

PetIQ is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as afros, braids, locks, and twists), creed, caste, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin (including ancestry), genetics, physical or mental disability (including obesity, HIV, or hepatitis C status), age, marital status, or honorably discharged veteran or military status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
 
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