Pet Nutrition & 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

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.