Junior Pet Nutritionist – Formulation & R&D

gpac; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Gpac partners with a Mishawaka, IN client seeking a Nutritionist to support nutritional analysis, formulation development, and quality initiatives within their pet food manufacturing operations.

The role involves analyzing feed ingredients and formulations, developing balanced products, researching ingredient innovations, documenting findings, and collaborating with production and quality teams to drive product performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Animal Nutrition, Animal Science, Food Science, or related field.
• Master's degree in similar.
• 3-5 years of experience in a nutritionist or formulation role.
• Foundational understanding of animal nutrition and feed formulation principles.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and maintain detailed documentation.
• Strong communication and teamwork skill.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist with nutritional analysis and evaluation of feed ingredients and pet food formulations
• Support development of new pet food products and balanced formulations
• Conduct research on ingredient innovations and nutritional trends within the pet food industry
• Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with nutritional standards and regulatory requirements
• Prepare technical nutritional documentation and support internal reporting needs
• Provide nutritional information and technical support to internal teams when needed
• Maintain accurate records of formulation data and research findings
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to support product performance and improvement initiatives
• Participate in field visits, trials, and product evaluations as required

Skills

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Project management

Communication and teamwork

Education

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

Master's degree in similar

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Gpac partners with a Mishawaka, IN client seeking a Nutritionist to support nutritional analysis, formulation development, and quality initiatives within their pet food manufacturing operations.

The role involves analyzing feed ingredients and formulations, developing balanced products, researching ingredient innovations, documenting findings, and collaborating with production and quality teams to drive product performance.