Pet Food R&D Scientist - Drive New Product Innovation

Alphia; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Alphia, a leading custom pet food manufacturer, is seeking a Food Scientist to manage research and development projects, including new product and process development, production trials, and cost optimization. The role focuses on dry extruded and baked pet foods and snacks.

The candidate will oversee plant trials, troubleshoot quality issues, and provide technical sales support while applying food science principles to deliver high-quality products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in pet food, food science, or related field.
• Knowledge of ingredient functionality and food manufacturing processes.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Creativity and problem-solving ability.
• Data collection and interpretation with recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D projects from concept to trials and scale-up.
• Formulate dry extruded and baked pet foods and snacks.
• Oversee plant trials at multiple production facilities.
• Troubleshoot production and product quality issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Provide technical sales support and document specifications.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Creativity

Problem solving

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Bachelor's degree in Animal Science

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Alphia, a leading custom pet food manufacturer, is seeking a Food Scientist to manage research and development projects, including new product and process development, production trials, and cost optimization. The role focuses on dry extruded and baked pet foods and snacks.

The candidate will oversee plant trials, troubleshoot quality issues, and provide technical sales support while applying food science principles to deliver high-quality products.