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Hampton, VA - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Disclaimer: Please note if you are selected to have an interview with Thermacell you will receive an email from our applicant tracking system Paylocity or an email from a Thermacell domain. Be aware of phishing emails/text messages. Thermacell will never text or Skype you about your candidacy or personal confidential information. If you are unsure please contact


THE COMPANY

Thermacell Repellents Inc. (TRI) is a privately held company with a mission to liberate people who love the outdoors from the harmful effects of insects. Founded in 1999 and based outside of Boston in Bedford Massachusetts Thermacell makes the worlds leading spatial mosquito repellent and targeted tick control solutions. Dedicated to delivering the best consumer experience we have an everexpanding product line for both adventure and home use. We aim to change the way people repel insects and through disruptive innovation strong distribution across multiple retail channels and a global footprint our base of users is growing rapidly.

TRI currently employs 125 full time employees at our 4 locations: Bedford Massachusetts (Corporate HQ) Buford Georgia (Manufacturing & Distribution) Hampton FL (Science & Research Center).


POSITION PURPOSE:

Thermacell is seeking a highly motivated Chemist Formulations as part of the Science and Research team to take an active role in developing and refining new and existing product chemistries and performing necessary regulatory and analytical testing. This new position will work at the Thermacell testing facility in Hampton Florida under the daily supervision of and reporting to the Science Manager.


STATUS: Exempt

WORKING HOURS: Typically between 8 4 pm MF (Weekend and evening availability as needed)

WORK LOCATION: Hampton FL 20 miles from Gainesville FL and 70 miles from Jacksonville FL)

Please note: Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role.


What Success Looks Like:
A successful employee assimilates to our company culture quickly takes pride in ownership and demonstrates expertise across all areas of responsibility.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

In this role youll get to:

Develop new formulas that meet performance targets and create new product concepts using innovative formulation ideas.

Conduct Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and nonGLP laboratory studies to accurately document the quality safety and characterization of chemical compounds and formulations.

Utilize contract labs as needed to develop primary and supporting data requiring specialized equipment or to meet project timelines.

Collaborate with crossfunctional teams including product development engineering manufacturing marketing and regulatory affairs to ensure that new and existing products meet company specifications.

Assist with logistics needed to support chemistry laboratory and quality assurance requirements.

Maintain an orderly laboratory space and ensure compliance with laboratory facility and organizational safety programs.

Mentor and guide junior team members.

Assist in other duties as assigned to support the laboratory and global business.


THE IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

We are looking for a candidate who:

Lives our core values of Drive Ownership Integrity Teamwork and Evolution

Authentic and personable humble smart

Relentless work ethic juiced by results not titles or activities

Externally competitive internally collaborative

Highly resourceful. Handson and practical

Chooses curiosity and a commitment to learning over being right

Radically candid always with positive intention

Motivated by challenge resilient in the face of setbacks or adversity

Able to critically think and navigate within a variety of ambiguous situations

Even keeled energy brings calm to chaos low drama

Make impeccable agreements deliver end to end results with excellence

Makes high quality databased decisions with autonomy

Unquenchable thirst for learning and selfimprovement

Effective communicator meeting people where they are

Manages multiple complex and competing priorities

Can anticipate data needs to support existing products and new product applications.

Maintains and delivers timely accurate reports to support the global business.

Shows STRONG attention to detail and accuracy.

Is a highly resourceful problem solver that is not discouraged by creative troubleshooting.

Has proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and maturity.

Believes safety is paramount.

COMPENSATION

Compensation for this position will include a competitive base salary and an Annual Target Bonus programdetails proved separately. Benefits for this position will consist of vacation benefits at a competitive level & 10 paid company holidays. Additionally a company shutdown period is offered for one week between Christmas and New Years Day.


We are proud to offer a competitive & valuable benefits package that enables you to protect your health your family and your way of life. It includes bestinclass medical & dental insurance where Thermacell pays for 82.5 of the premiums; Thermacell also pays for the first half of your medical deductible through our Health Reimbursement Account. Long & Shortterm Disability & Group Term Life insurance (onetime base salary plus bonus up to max) is also available at no cost to you. Forty hours of sick time is also available on your first day of employment.


Additionally you will have access to a variety of additional benefits such as vision supplemental life critical illness Medical FSA (Flexible Spending Account) Dependent Care FSA accident SecureSave savings account EAP (Employee Assistance Program) product benefit wellness benefit and pet insurance for your furry family members! You can find all the details and additional discounts in our benefits guide.


You may start contributing to our 401k after completing 30 days of service (enrolling on the first of the following month). You will be eligible for the employer match up to 4 (base salary overtime wages subject to the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) legal limit) after completing one year of service.


WHY WORK HERE

We are proud of our company culture its the fuel behind our dynamic and buzzing community! Our people are authentic competitive and compassionate. Its truly a unique formula for success.


We believe in the virtuous cycle of thriving employees fueling a thriving business. We believe in growing great leaders and helping people to unleash their full human potential. We believe in creating a frictionless organization where clarity and empowerment to do the work that matters as fast as possible. We believe in making impeccable agreements and relentlessly tracking exceptional results and celebrating achievements together! We believe in creating inspiring impact everywhere we can in support of our mission where everyone can be a force multiplier.


OUR CORE VALUES:

OUR COMMITMENT: Thermacell is committed to preserving a culture of diversity inclusion and belonging. The collective sum of our individual differences knowledge life experiences and unique talents represents a significant part of our culture and is the foundation for our accomplishments and impact. We strive to create a supportive community where we all can show up as our authentic selves and are confident and comfortable to be genuine with our teammates in our daytoday work environment. We are proud to be an equalopportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion citizenship national origin sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation gender identity or expression age physical or mental disability veteran status marital status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state federal or local law.


OUR AWARDS: Popular Mechanics Grand Award Winner Recreation Best of Whats New 2018 New York Times Wirecutter The Best Mosquito Control Gear for Your Patio or Yard Outside Magazine Best Car Camping Gear 2018 Backpacker Magazine Best Backpacking Accessory 2019 Field & Stream Best of the Best Award Good Housekeeping Research Institute #1 Tabletop Mosquito Repellent LIV Smart Mosquito Repellent System CES TWICE AwardsCanadian Tire Digital Excellence Award CES New Tech Award IDEA Good Design Award Good Housekeeping Home Products Award This Old House Editors Choice Time Magazine Best Inventions 2022 Outside Gear Guide Editors Choice 2022 NYT Wirecutter pick for The Best Mosquito Control Gear for your Patio or Yard 2023 CNN Underscored Editors Pick 2024

Bachelors degree in chemistry or analytical chemistry is required

Masters is preferred

Minimum 25 years of successful formulation and/or analytical chemistry experience experience in pesticide/bioactive product formulation preferred.

3 years of professional industry experience (not academia) in Analytical Chemistry

Proven ability to develop laboratory procedures and protocols compliant with global regulatory standards; Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) experience is preferred.

Familiarity and proficiency with standard chemistry and laboratory equipment (e.g. GCMS GCFID HPLC etc..

Proven ability to plan organize problem solve coordinate and complete multiple tasks.

Proven ability to document accurate data in official laboratory records and report findings in technical or scientific publications.

Ability to stand for extended periods of time 4 or more hours) and conduct repetitive laboratory tasks.

Comfortable using Microsoft Office 365 and other software.

Employment Type

Full Time

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