Pet Food R&D Scientist: Product Innovation

The J.M. Smucker Company; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company is seeking a Scientist in Pet Research & Development-Product Development to design and formulate products addressing unmet consumer needs.

You will drive multiple roadmap projects and capability initiatives within the Pet Snacks space, partnering with Process Lab/Plant teams to execute experiments and translate findings into market-ready solutions. Responsibilities include leading formulation development, running experimental designs, communicating insights, and

Qualifications

• > Minimum requirements: BS degree or higher in Science Technology or Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and lead formulation development of new technologies and product innovation.
• Develop and run experimental designs to test hypotheses in sensory/palatability stability and other key project deliverables.
• Communicate results, learnings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Author or contribute to technical proposals, summaries, presentations and project reports.
• Maintain technical documentation (laboratory notebooks and invention records).
• Lead project or functional teams as needed to meet project needs and timing.
• Keep abreast of new ingredients and technologies as well as patent art in and beyond the category.
• Collaborate with internal and external R&D teams to develop key tasks and plans for timely completion of goals.

Skills

Critical thinking

Creativity

Independent work

Collaborative

Presentation skills

Travel up to 20%

Verbal and written communication

Education

BS degree or higher in Science Technology or Engineering

Tools

Concept 5

Job description

The J.M. Smucker Company is seeking a Scientist in Pet Research & Development-Product Development to design and formulate products addressing unmet consumer needs.

You will drive multiple roadmap projects and capability initiatives within the Pet Snacks space, partnering with Process Lab/Plant teams to execute experiments and translate findings into market-ready solutions. Responsibilities include leading formulation development, running experimental designs, communicating insights, and