The Hartz Mountain Corporation · 16 hours ago
ENTRY-LEVEL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Secaucus, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$31.80/hr - $33.44/hrHartz Mountain Corporation is a trusted name in pet care with a commitment to innovation. They are seeking an Entry-Level Laboratory Technician to support scientific research and testing for animal nutrition projects, assisting in various laboratory tasks and contributing to product development.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
Assist scientists in bench top sample preparation for both dog and cat product development
Prepare and label lab samples, ensuring proper organization, storage, and shipment for external testing
Perform routine bench top testing (e.g. viscosity evaluation)
Coordinate and maintain routine stability studies
Document and record nutritional analysis test results in formulation program
Coordinate biological feeding tests and Home Use Tests to ensure product acceptability & palatability with the pet
Keep abreast of emerging technologies by engaging in literature searches, e-commerce website reviews, and competitor website reviews
Review and analyze competitors’ products and recommend improvements to Hartz’s products
Develop an understanding of AAFCO regulations in Pet Food
Follow safety and quality standards
Work effectively as part of a team and participate in team meetings
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Food Engineering or Animal Science
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with strong attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative team-oriented approach
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Preferred
Related internships, laboratory or work experience in Animal Nutrition, Food Science or a related field is a plus
Experience with formulation development and utilization of formulation programs is a plus
Benefits
Competitive Compensation & Benefits
401(k) match with immediate vesting
Generous Paid Time Off
Up to 34 paid days off annually
Paid Leaves
Parental leave
Bereavement leave
Military leave
Comprehensive Health Coverage
Medical
Dental
Vision
Healthcare FSA
Mental Health EAP
Basic Life insurance
Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Growth
Employee Perks
Volunteer opportunities
Fun employee events
Company
The Hartz Mountain Corporation
For more than 95 years, Hartz has been solely focused on providing pet care products that give pets the Unconditional Love that they give us
Founded in 1926
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2011-05-17Acquired
Leadership Team
Tina Lelay
Chief Marketing Officer
Recent News
2025-07-28
2025-06-25
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