Qureos Mentor

Central Garden & Pet

<div>Description 
 
DoMyOwn, a subsidiary of Central Garden &amp; Pet, is one of the largest online retailers of professional-grade pest control, lawn care, gardening, animal care products, and equipment. The Digital Product team at DoMyOwn drives the innovation, quality, and performance of our eCommerce site, APIs, and applications that power the digital shopping experience for our customers. We are committed to building reliable, scalable, and high-performing digital products that delight and satisfy our users. 
We have an opening for an experienced eCommerce Software Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer to join our Digital Product team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality, performance, and reliability of our ecommerce site, APIs, and applications. You will work closely with software engineers and business stakeholders to develop, execute, and maintain test strategies that guarantee a seamless user experience. 
Responsibilities: 
1. Test Planning and Design:<ul><li>
Develop, maintain, and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts for eCommerce site, APIs, and applications.</li><li>
Collaborate with the Digital Product team and other business stakeholders to understand requirements and define testing strategies.</li><li>
Design test scenarios for functional, integration, performance, security, and usability testing.</li></ul> 

2. Manual and Automated Testing:<ul><li>
Conduct manual testing for complex user scenarios, UI/UX, and edge cases on the eCommerce site and applications.</li><li>
Develop and maintain automated test scripts for web applications, APIs, and backend services using tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or Appium.</li><li>
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous quality assurance.</li></ul> 

3. API Testing:<ul><li>
Test RESTful APIs and microservices for functionality, performance, and security.</li><li>
Use tools like Postman, REST Assured, or similar for API testing.</li><li>
Validate API responses, request flows, and error handling.</li></ul> 

4. Defect Management:<ul><li>
Identify, document, and track defects using a bug-tracking tool (e.g., JIRA).</li><li>
Collaborate with software engineers to reproduce, troubleshoot, and resolve issues.</li><li>
Provide clear, detailed, and reproducible bug reports.</li></ul> 

5. Performance and Security Testing:<ul><li>
Conduct performance testing to ensure the eCommerce site and APIs can handle high traffic and peak loads.</li><li>
Collaborate with security teams to perform security testing and identify vulnerabilities (OWASP standards).</li></ul> 

6. Continuous Improvement:<ul><li>
Regularly review and update test cases to align with product changes, new features, and best practices.</li><li>
Lead test automation initiatives to increase test coverage.</li><li>
Work with the Digital Product Team to improve QA processes and ensure best practices.</li></ul> 

7. Collaboration and Communication:<ul><li>
Work closely with business stakeholders and engineers to clarify requirements and provide feedback.</li><li>
Participate in meetings (stand-ups, planning, retrospectives) to ensure alignment on testing objectives.</li><li>
Communicate test results, quality metrics, and defect status to stakeholders.</li></ul> 

Core Technologies and Tools:
<ul><li>Web Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP</li><li>
Test Automation Tools: Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium</li><li>
API Testing Tools: Postman, REST Assured</li><li>
Performance Testing Tools: JMeter, Gatling</li><li>
Security Testing Tools: OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite</li><li>
CI/CD Tools: ChipperCI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps</li><li>
Version Control: Git</li><li>
Bug Tracking and Test Management: JIRA, TestRail.</li><li>
Cloud Platforms (Preferred): AWS, Azure, Google Cloud.</li></ul>
Required Qualifications:
Experience:<ul><li>
3+ years of experience in software quality assurance for web applications, APIs, and digital products.</li><li>
Strong experience with manual and automated testing for web applications, APIs, and backend services.</li><li>
Proficiency in test automation tools (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or Appium).</li><li>
Experience with API testing and automation using tools like Postman or REST Assured.</li><li>
Solid understanding of QA methodologies, test case design, and defect tracking.</li><li>
Familiarity with software development and testing in various development environments.</li></ul>
Skills:<ul><li>
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>
Strong communication and teamwork abilities.</li><li>
Detail-oriented with a focus on quality.</li><li>
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.</li></ul> 

Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
Experience in eCommerce application testing</li><li>
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)</li><li>
Knowledge of security testing and vulnerability assessment (OWASP)</li><li>
ISTQB Certification or equivalent</li></ul> 
Location:
This position is remote and can be located anywhere within the continental United States. DoMyOwn is located in the northeast Atlanta, GA metro area (Lawrenceville, GA) with Eastern Time Zone hours. Preference will be given to those living in the Atlanta metro area with a willingness to come to the Lawrenceville office on occasion. 
 
Benefits Package and Employee Programs: 
<ul><li>
This is an Exempt, Remote, full-time position</li><li>
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance</li><li>
Free Basic Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance</li><li>
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts</li><li>
401k with a company match</li><li>
Paid Time Off</li><li>
Employee Assistance Program</li><li>
Access to thousands of free online courses</li><li>
Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional)</li><li>
Annual compensation starting at $66,000/year.</li><li>
Individual compensation is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate&rsquo;s experience, location, education, skills, and other relevant business considerations. DoMyOwn also offers a generous suite of benefits.</li></ul> 
Central Garden &amp; 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&rsquo;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&reg;, Aqueon&reg;, Cadet&reg;, Farnam&reg;, Ferry-Morse&reg;, Four Paws&reg;, Kaytee&reg;, K&amp;H&reg;, Nylabone&reg; and Pennington&reg;, 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. DMO participates in e-Verify. 
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eCommerce Software Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer

<div>Description 
 
Central Garden &amp; Pet is hiring an eCommerce Marketing Manager! This role is embedded within the Equine Business Unit and will focus on managing advertising activity across key retailers (Amazon, Chewy, Tractor Supply, Walmart, etc.). This position will report to the Sr. Director of eCommerce Business Development and will be a hybrid position located within our Phoenix, AZ office. Our hybrid schedule incudes Tuesday-Thursday on-site with remote work on Mondays and Fridays. 
 
This position will manage paid search and display activity on Amazon and other retail media platforms, coordinating between agency partners, national brand strategy, and the Omni-Channel and Amazon sales team. It will also play a strong role integrating consumer advertising insights back into our brand plans. The ideal candidate will have prior experience with Amazon Advertising, Walmart Connect, digital marketing/media, strong project management skills and can quickly interpret data into actionable insights. In addition, this candidate will foster a culture of collaboration with cross functional teams. 
 
Central Garden &amp; 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 2024 net sales of $3.2 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company&rsquo;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&reg;, Aqueon&reg;, Cadet&reg;, Farnam&reg;, Ferry~Morse&reg;, Four Paws&reg;, Kaytee&reg;, K&amp;H&reg;, Nylabone&reg; and Pennington&reg;, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central Garden &amp; Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California and has over 6,400 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more. 
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>
Development and execution of advertising plans to meet or exceed the eCommerce team&rsquo;s sales targets. Coordinate with agencies, sales team, and brand managers to align advertising plans with new item launches, promotional plans, and retail strategies.</li><li>
Manage and maintain paid search/display budgets, aligning spend plans with sales volume.</li><li>
Maximize return on investment of promotional and advertising activities across all key retail accounts. Including, but not limited to pay per click, search engine marketing and display advertising, leveraging creativity and analytics.
</li><li>Establish and execute the global advertising schedules for optimum results including data driven analysis to accurately measure results.</li><li>
Conduct ad-hoc analysis of Point-of-Sale (POS), advertising and other internal data to develop recommendations with specific action plans on how to improve volume and share growth. Key examples of analysis include promotional activity, shift in consumer behavior, etc.</li><li>
Regularly research and leverage SEO, both within retail media and search platforms, becoming a digital category and competitive expert</li><li>
Develop, generate and present key performance indicators (KPIs) and key reports for business unit leadership, marketing and sales teams. Proactively assess and execute opportunities to improve data usage.</li><li>
Build and maintain relationships with cross-functional partners such as brand marketing, digital marketing, sales, and finance.</li><li>
Coordinate activities with other departments as needed and perform other duties as required to support management and company initiatives.</li></ul> 

QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>
Expert Excel skills</li><li>
Demonstrated experience in the use of syndicated eCommerce data (Nielsen or Amazon)</li><li>
Strong quantitative ability and comfort with providing data driven guidance and recommendations</li><li>
Communication and storytelling skills: must be able to covey a compelling argument using data and analytics</li><li>
Ability to work cross-functionally and transversely across the organization with minimal supervision or oversight</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment</li><li>
Commitment to deadlines, accuracy and professionalism</li><li>
Minimal business travel required; between 5-10%</li></ul> 

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE &amp; EDUCATION<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree required in a business discipline</li><li>
3+ years of relevant eCommerce/Digital Advertising Experience</li><li>
5+ years of Experience working in a consumer-packaged goods (CPG), fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), consumer durables industry, and/or Retail strongly preferred</li></ul> 

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

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. 
 
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eCommerce Marketing Manager, Equine

<div>Description 
 
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Tool Room Helper to support the daily operations of the tool room at our manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for organizing, cleaning, and maintaining tools, ensuring the tool room is clean and well-stocked, and supporting maintenance mechanics with tool preparation and basic inventory tasks. This position plays a key role in helping streamline repairs and improve overall efficiency across the maintenance team. 
 
This position is based out of our Monroe Township, NJ facility 5x a week. 
 
MEASURES OF SUCCESS:<ul><li>
Maintain a clean, orderly, &amp; safe tool room environment by regularly organizing tools and equipment.</li><li>
Clean tools and equipment after use, ensuring proper storage and return to designated areas.</li><li>
Support the maintenance staff by preparing and distributing tools in a timely and accurate manner.</li><li>
Track tool usage, report missing or damaged tools promptly, and assist with routine inventory checks.</li><li>
Ensure all tools are in working condition; proactively report issues requiring repair or replacement.</li><li>
Assist with receiving, labeling, and shelving new tools or supplies to ensure consistent availability.</li><li>
Adhere to all company safety procedures and contribute to a culture of safety and efficiency by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.</li><li>
Build strong working relationships with the maintenance and operations teams to support smooth daily workflows.</li><li>
Demonstrate punctuality, dependability, &amp; willingness to take initiative on tool room improvements.</li></ul> 

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES:<ul><li>
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.</li><li>
Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and organization.</li><li>
Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks with minimal supervision.</li><li>
Good communication and teamwork skills.</li><li>
Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods.</li><li>
Punctual, dependable, and eager to learn in a hands-on environment.</li><li>
Previous experience in a manufacturing or tool room setting is a plus.</li></ul> 

BENEFITS PACKAGE &amp; EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS: 
<ul><li>
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.</li><li>
Free Life and Disability Insurance.</li><li>
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.</li><li>
401 (k) with a 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution.</li><li>
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.</li><li>
Employee Assistance Program.</li><li>
Access to thousands of free online courses.</li><li>
Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!</li><li>
Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications).</li><li>
Referral Program with a cash bonus.</li><li>
Access to on-demand pay.</li><li>
Paid parental leave.</li></ul> 
Central Garden &amp; 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 2022 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company&rsquo;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&reg;, Aqueon&reg;, Cadet&reg;, Farnam&reg;, Ferry~Morse&reg;, Four Paws&reg;, Kaytee&reg;, K&amp;H&reg;, Nylabone&reg;, and Pennington&reg;, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities, and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central Garden &amp; Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California, and has over 7,000 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.</div>

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Tool Room Helper

<div>Description 
 
 
Central Garden &amp; 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 delivering insect management solutions for challenging pests in livestock, grain storage and processing, horticulture, turf, specialty food crops, along with mosquito control for municipalities throughout the United States.
 
 
Our Research &amp; Development team is searching for a Product Development Specialist/Entomologist. This important position is part of our multi-disciplined team responsible for product development of EPA registered products for the professional, consumer animal health, and equine business units. Candidates will be expected to work on products requiring approval, licensing or registration by Federal or state regulatory bodies. They will develop products for a wide variety of markets including companion animal, vector, pest control, grain protectants, and livestock. Candidates are expected to have previous technical experience in at least one of the supported markets. Candidates will be required to work with outside cooperators developing protocols and monitoring studies as well as participating in studies conducted internally. 
 
This position is a salaried, on-site, laboratory position which requires employees to be in the lab 5 days/week in our Dallas, TX facility. Please see our website at www.central.com or www.centrallifesciences.com for additional company information. 
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
<ul><li>Demonstrated ability to work seamlessly with other disciplines within a science-based organization. Initiate and assist with the development of products and processes with all functional areas (Formulations, Analytical Chemistry, Toxicology, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Marketing, Technical Services, and Production)</li><li>
Formulate and design comprehensive plans for initiating, implementing and conducting efficacy studies, working closely with project managers to assure that time schedules and critical deadlines are met</li><li>
Select suitable research facilities and execute protocols or select qualified researchers to execute protocols</li><li>
Initiate and monitor studies according to current federal regulations and company policies</li><li>
Analyze and interpret results of studies, write study reports and prepare data for submission to regulatory agencies, where appropriate</li><li>
Provide technical support to marketing and sales groups before and after product launch</li><li>
Attend scientific meetings, continuing education courses and keep abreast of professional publications and newest developments in applicable discipline areas.</li><li>
Working knowledge of the regulatory rules and procedures for the approval of various specialty and animal health products, including EPA pesticide registration and EPA Good Laboratory Practices</li><li>
Other duties as assigned from time to time</li></ul> 

QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>
Efficient understanding of statistics and statistical programs</li><li>
Effective problem-solving skills are often required when developing test systems/methodology during screening and testing in the development process</li><li>
This position requires an exceptionally high degree of creativity and innovation in implementing existing technologies and adapting new ones
</li><li>Must be able to effectively operate with both internal and external collaborators</li><li>
Proficiency with computer software, to include word processing, spreadsheets and database management. Current environment is Microsoft Office
</li><li>Detail orientated and must be a self-starter</li><li>
Ability to multi-task is paramount</li><li>
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing and participate in a team environment</li><li>
Must be able to lead as well as take direction</li><li>
Must work well within a team atmosphere with multi-disciplines and multi-cultural environment
</li><li>Project management skills and experience a plus</li><li>
Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing schedules and work load</li><li>
Incumbent must present him/herself professionally at all times and maintain a high degree of integrity and confidentiality</li></ul> 

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE &amp; EDUCATION<ul><li>
B.S in entomology or other life sciences field with at least 5 years of research experience is required. M.S. or Ph. D in entomology is preferred.</li><li>
Two to five years of professional experience in product development in one of the areas of vector, pest control, grain protectants, ectoparasites of companion animals and/or livestock are a plus. Previous experience working with vectors (mosquitoes) is preferred</li><li>
Knowledge of the fundamentals of chemistry is required; competence in mathematics is of considerable importance</li></ul> 

WORKING CONDITIONS<ul><li>
Occasional travel may be required at times up to 20% but will vary by month and job demands</li><li>
Must be able to conduct and participate in field work which could require working in adverse environmental conditions for several days around animals and arthropods</li><li>
The position involves the occasional operation of large equipment. Physical exertion commensurate to the operation of such equipment and ability to move as much as 50 pounds of materials are requisite.</li><li>
Work hours are divided between the office and the R&amp;D laboratories. Safety apparel is required in the lab or production areas, i.e. safety glasses (always), lab coat, gloves, dust masks (as appropriate).
</li><li>The use of a hard hat, respirator mask, and other safety equipment may necessary at times.</li></ul> 

BENEFITS PACKAGE &amp; EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS<ul><li>
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance</li><li>
Free Life and Disability Insurance</li><li>
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts</li><li>
401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution</li><li>
Paid vacation, holidays and sick time</li><li>
Employee Assistance Program</li><li>
Access to thousands of free online courses</li><li>
Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!</li><li>
Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)</li><li>
Referral Program with cash bonus</li><li>
Access to on-demand pay</li><li>
Paid parental leave</li><li>
A more complete list of benefits can be found here www.CentralBenefits.org</li></ul> 
 
Central Garden &amp; 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 2024 net sales of $3.2 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the pet and garden industries. The Company&rsquo;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&reg;, Aqueon&reg;, Cadet&reg;, C&amp;S&reg;, Farnam&reg;, Ferry-Morse&reg;, Four Paws&reg;, Kaytee&reg;, Nylabone&reg; and Pennington&reg;, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities, and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California, with 6,450 employees primarily across North America. 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. 
 
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Product Development Specialist/Entomologist

Join Central Garden & Pet and explore 4 exciting career opportunities. They're hiring for various roles with options for remote or on-site work. Apply today and become part of their innovative team.