Food Product Development Scientist

ADP, Inc.; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

United Petfood Producers USA Inc. is seeking a motivated Entry-Level Nutritionist to join our Mishawaka team in the Procurement department. The role focuses on developing and implementing nutrition programs for pets, with emphasis on improving health and performance while ensuring compliance with nutrition standards.

You will collaborate with production and QA, conduct nutrition research, analyze ingredients, and support field trials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Animal Nutrition, Animal Science, Food Science, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of animal nutrition principles and feed formulation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Analyze nutritional content of feed ingredients and formulations to meet standards.
• Develop new pet food products and formulations meeting nutritional balance, market demands, and AAFCO.
• Research nutritional trends and new ingredients; collect and analyze data to support projects.
• Monitor and evaluate pet food quality to ensure compliance with nutritional standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical support to sales and marketing teams by preparing nutritional information and answering customer queries.
• Maintain accurate records of nutritional data, formulations, and research findings. Prepare reports and presentations as required.
• Work closely with production and QA to support implementation of nutrition programs.
• Participate in field visits and trials to monitor performance and gather feedback.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Animal Nutrition, Animal Science, Food Science, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Food Product Development Scientist

Full Time Mishawaka, IN, US

Job Title:Entry-Level Nutritionist

Location: Mishawaka, IN

Department: Procurement

Reports to: Quality Manager

Job Type: Full-time

About United Petfood:

United Petfood is a private label producer of high-quality dry & wet pet food, biscuits and snacks. We are a Belgian family business with 25 high-tech pet kitchens in Europe and the US.

Joining us, means joining an international, passionate and driven team with one common goal: a healthy planet filled with healthy pets! But it doesn’t stop there: we truly care about building encouraging, supportive, long-lasting partnerships, both inside as well as outside of our fast-growing family company. By only working with the very best ingredients and most innovative technology available, we ensure a spot in which you can grow, bloom and make thousands of pets happy worldwide!

Job Summary:

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Entry-Level Nutritionist to join our team. This individual will support the development and implementation of nutrition programs and strategies, with a focus on optimizing the health and performance of pets. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in the feed industry and possess a solid foundation in nutritional science.

Key Responsibilities:

• Nutritional Analysis: Assist in analyzing and evaluating the nutritional content of feed ingredients and formulations to ensure they meet the required standards.
• Product Development: Support the development of new pet food products and formulations, ensuring they are nutritionally balanced and meet market demands as well as AAFCO regulations.
• Research and Data Collection: Conduct research on nutritional trends, new ingredients, and innovations in the pet food industry. Collect and analyze data to support nutrition projects.
• Quality Control: Assist in the monitoring and evaluation of pet food quality to ensure compliance with nutritional standards and regulatory requirements.
• Technical Support: Provide technical support to sales and marketing teams by preparing nutritional information and answering customer queries.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of nutritional data, formulations, and research findings. Prepare reports and presentations as required.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, including production, and quality assurance, to support the implementation of nutrition programs and initiatives.
• Field Support: Participate in field visits and trials to monitor the performance of pet food products and gather feedback from customers and stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Animal Nutrition, Animal Science, Food Science, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of animal nutrition principles and feed formulation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Skills:

• Experience or internship in the feed or pet food industry.
• Familiarity with pet food formulation software.
• Knowledge of pet food manufacturing processes and quality control standards.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements related to animal feed.
• Strong interest in ongoing learning and professional development in the field of animal nutrition.

Working Conditions:

• Full-time position with occasional travel to production facilities, research sites, and customer locations.
• Work primarily in an office setting with some fieldwork and laboratory activities.

Equal Opportunity Employer:United Petfood Producers USA Inc. is an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.