R&D Scientist

Indianaagconnection; Coffeyville (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Indianaagconnection is seeking an R&D Scientist to support the development and improvement of pet food products. This role offers exposure to product formulation, ingredient functionality, and regulatory compliance.

Join a growing food manufacturer in Indiana, working closely with multiple functions within the company. It’s an exciting opportunity to innovate and enhance pet nutrition products in a high-visibility role.

Qualifications

• Experience in product development, especially for pet food.
• Knowledge of ingredient functionality and pet nutrition.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance in food manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Support the formulation and development of new pet food products.
• Drive improvements to existing products and processes.
• Collaborate across manufacturing, quality, procurement, and operations.

Job description

Food Talent Solutions is conducting a search for an R&D Scientist on behalf of a growing food manufacturer in Indiana.

This role will support the formulation, development, and commercialization of new pet food products while also driving improvements to existing products and processes. The position offers exposure to product development, ingredient functionality, pet nutrition, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration across manufacturing, quality, procurement, and operations.

Key Role Facts

• Location: ~1:15 West of Indianapolis.
• Focus on wet pet food product development
• New product development and product optimization responsibilities
• Cross-functional exposure across R&D, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Opportunity to work on both new product innovation and existing product improvements
• Join a growing U.S. operation backed by an established international pet food manufacturer
• Broad exposure to formulation, pet nutrition, ingredient functionality, and regulatory compliance
• High-visibility role supporting multiple functions across the business