Documentation Control Specialist/Office Manager

Description

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT and CENTA), is a leading innovator, marketer and producer of quality branded products for the pet, lawn and garden supplies markets. The Central Life Sciences (CLS) business unit is dedicated to improving the health, well-being, and the protection of companion animals, economic animals, plants, stored grains and the environment from damaging pests. We are seeking a Lab Office Manager & Documentation Control Specialist to join our Dallas, TX Research & Development team. Reporting to the Manager of Product Development, the Lab Office Manager & Documentation Control Specialist will work as a support resource for all cross-functional development project teams.

This position will own documentation control and all affiliated processes, procedures, and systems for the R&D group. They will also provide administrative and office management support.

Key Responsibilities

• Archivist Responsibilities - organizing, digitizing, and preserving the original documents associated with GLP studies conducted for EPA submission.
• Test and Control Responsibilities - receiving, storing, distributing, and documenting test substances intended for use in studies conducted under GLP standards.
• Administrative Responsibilities - support for the R&D group with the daily tasks that keep the department operating at a successful level. Tasks include direct and indirect purchasing, inventory management of office supplies, log books, laboratory supplies, processing POs, invoices, check requests, vendor setup, assist with annual and project budgeting, and other tasks as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Attention to detail in work tasks.
• Accurate and detail-oriented focus with an ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Ability to work a full-time schedule (8 h/d, M-F, 40 h/week).
• Strong interpersonal, motivating, organizational, and follow through skills.
  
  

Minimum Experience & Education

• College degree (BS/BA) or 5+ years previous experience in a similar role.
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work hours are in an office environment attached to an R&D laboratory with most time spent on computer work or handling physical files and records. The position is based out of our Dallas, TX laboratory.
• Due to the requirements of handling physical files, samples, and records this is not a remote position.
• Routine travel is not expected for this position.
• Offset (early or late) shift start times are available at our site for this role.
  
  

Benefits Package & Employee Programs

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Access to on-demand pay
• Paid parental leave
  
  

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 2023 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 is based in Walnut Creek, California and has 6,700 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.