Associate Chemist

As the world leader in nutrition, health and wellness for children from birth to preschool, Gerber Products Company is committed to creating a strong future. We joined the Nestlé Nutrition family in 2007, and have been a partner in parenthood ever since. Our Anything for Baby team works closely with experts to create products that enrich and establish healthy habits for children, and are good for the planet as well. A career at Gerber provides meaningful opportunities to develop professionally, and nurture generations to come. Now is the time to define your future, and ours too.

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Associate Chemist supports the Fremont factory’s commitment to manufacturing safe, high-quality products. be This entry-level role is responsible for performing analytical testing, supporting laboratory compliance systems, and ensuring all analyses meet Nestle standards and regulatory expectations.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Laboratory and Analytical Methods

• Collect samples from production areas according to established schedules and procedures.
• Perform routine laboratory analyses on incoming goods, in-process samples, allergens, and finished products.
• Proficient in carrying out the required analyses according to standard procedures and work instructions following Nestle approved methods.
• Support the integration of new analytical methods, instruments and technologies.
• Manage chemical inventory, preparation of reagents and standards, and proper disposal.
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Prepare and manage samples for external analysis.
• Contribute flexible support to all laboratory areas during peak workload or staffing gaps.

Data and Documentation

• Perform peer review of laboratory data.
• Enter results into digital systems and complete all documentation with precision.
• Investigate out-of-spec results and promptly report to Quality Leadership.
• Troubleshoot testing issues, sampling inconsistencies, and instrument abnormalities to ensure proper data reporting.
• Review and manage reports from external laboratory testing.

Factory Support

• Collaborate closely with Production, Sanitation, Engineering, and Quality teams to deliver requested laboratory support and outputs.
• Assist the operations team by providing training and troubleshooting support for analytical testing performed on the production floor.

Compliance Systems

• Adhere to all Nestlé, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP0, regulatory, and Occupational Health & Environmental policies and procedures governing laboratory and operational work.
• Create and revise work instructions.
• Execute and monitor conformance to laboratory quality monitoring schemes and internal control plans.
• Participate in internal audits, proficiency testing programs, and method verifications/validations as needed.
• Support corrective and preventive action (CAPA) investigations.

REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, or related field.
• Basic knowledge of analytical testing, instrumentation, good laboratory practices (GLP) and laboratory safety.
• Ability to maintain a clean, safe, and audit-ready work environment.
• Strong attention to consistency, detail and planned schedules.
• Ability to maintain orderly records, files and documentation.
• Must exhibit good time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Promote a cooperative and supportive work environment across laboratory, quality, and cross‑functional groups.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must exhibit good time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Proficient with Microsoft office applications and able to navigate digital tools.

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Job Requisition: 398548