Pet Food Formulation Scientist

Farmina; Reidsville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Company-paid medical

401K with employer matching

Paid holidays and PTO

Employee discounts

Job summary

Farmina in North Carolina is seeking a Formulist to develop and maintain high-quality pet food formulations, ensuring regulatory compliance and consumer acceptance. You will collaborate with R&D, QA, procurement and marketing to translate nutritional guidelines into recipes, monitor ingredient availability, and optimize taste, texture, and nutritional balance.

This role emphasizes FSMS, cost optimization, and continuous improvement opportunities, with a comprehensive benefits package and equal

Qualifications

• Must have worked as a Formulist within Food Industry (Required). Pet Food Industry (Preferred).
• Veterinary Degree in Small Animal Nutrition (PhD Preferred).
• Work experience in Food formulation and Pet Food formulation.
• Excellent computer and analytic skills.
• Practical knowledge of quality control processes.

Responsibilities

• Harmonizes product formulas with required quality standards.
• Collaborates with R&D, QA, procurement and marketing to translate insights into formulations.
• Monitors production processes and reviews finished products for consistency.
• Keeps up with regulatory changes affecting pet food formulations.
• Participates in FSMS and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Formulation

Pet food industry

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Education

Veterinary degree in small animal nutrition

PhD preferred

Tools

Production software

Laboratory software

Job description

Company Background: Farmina is nature and science in perfect harmony. Our mission is to develop the best all-natural, nutritious, and scientifically validated food that dogs and cats will love. Farmina is an innovative Pet Nutrition Company focusing on servicing dog and cat pet parents to make the best personalized nutritional decisions for their pet's well-being while providing life changing solutions along the way.

We at Farmina firmly believe in our company motto: Happy pet. Happy you.

Position Purpose

As a Formulist at Farmina, your role is pivotal in ensuring the development and maintenance of high-quality, nutritious, and palatable pet food products. Your primary responsibility lies in formulating recipes that align with our company's standards of excellence, while also meeting regulatory requirements and customer preferences.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Research and Development, Quality Assurance, Procurement, and Marketing to translate market insights, nutritional guidelines, and ingredient availability into innovative and competitive product formulations. Your expertise in nutritional science, ingredient functionality, and flavor profiling will be essential in optimizing formulas for taste, texture, and nutritional balance.

With an unwavering commitment to quality and safety, you will conduct thorough ingredient evaluations, monitor production processes, and assess finished products to ensure consistency and adherence to specifications. Additionally, you will stay abreast of industry trends, technological advancements, and regulatory changes to continuously enhance our product portfolio and maintain our position as a leader in the pet food market.

Your passion for pets, coupled with your analytical mindset and attention to detail, will drive the success of our product development efforts, ultimately enriching the lives of pets and their owners worldwide. Join us in our mission to provide pets with nutritionally balanced and delicious meals that contribute to their health, happiness, and well-being.

Requirements

• Must have worked as a Formulist within Food Industry (Required) Pet Food Industry (Preferred)
• Veterinary Degree in Small Animal Nutrition (PHD Preferred)
• Work experience in Food formulation (Required) Pet Food formulation (Preferred)
• Excellent Computer and Analytic Skills
• Practical and theoretical knowledge in the field of quality control of products of the factory;

Key Responsibilities

• Harmonizes product formulas with the required product quality standards;
• Works with regulatory inspectors;
• Cooperates with external laboratories;
• Connects recipes with production software;
• Confirms the eligibility of the application of new raw materials in recipes
• Follows the legal regulations regarding the diet of pets
• Is a member of the food safety team;
• Monitors work processes and reports about any irregularities;
• Respects and enforces the standards, rules, procedures and instructions of the Company and actively participates in the adoption, modification and implementation thereof;
• Implements established measures according to regulations and acts on safety and health at work and environmental protection, fire protection and applies the prescribed means of personal protection;
• Shows commitment to the implementation and development of FSMS.
• Develops organizational culture by raising awareness of FSMS.
• Integrates the requirements of FSMS into the business processes of the organization.
• Participates in the development of employee competencies.

· Participates in risk prevention, nonconformity management and risk analysis.

· Collaborates with R&D and Procurement teams in the development of new product formulations.

· Investigate nutritional deviations in formulations based on laboratory reports, collaborating with Industrial and Quality teams to define and implement corrective and preventive actions.

· Updates raw material cost structures monthly and report updated financial data to the global team.

· Optimizes formulation costs on a project basis, adapting compositions according to business needs and raw material availability.

· Proposes formulation enhancements to ensure technical feasibility and optimize manufacturing process efficiency.

· Actively participates in cross-functional meetings and projects with Global Formulation and Quality teams, driving the implementation of proposed global operational improvements.

· Stays updated on legislative and regulatory changes that may impact product formulations.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits and much more.
• 90% Company Paid Employee Only Medical Plan Option
• 401K with Employer Matching Program
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.

Farmina is An Equal Opportunity Employer