R&D Scientist, Product Development

Redbarn Pet Products LLC; Great Bend (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

FSA & HSA eligibility

MetLife voluntary benefits

Pet insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Paid holidays, vacation & sick time

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

Redbarn Pet Products LLC in Great Bend, Kansas is seeking an R&D Scientist in Product Development to lead formulation, testing, scale‑up, and documentation from concept to commercialization. You will partner across teams to ensure pet food and treats meet safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes hands‑on formulation, bench trials, and collaboration with Quality, Operations, Procurement, Regulatory, and suppliers. A Bachelor's in a related field and 1+ year experience are required.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's in a relevant science field and 1+ year R&D/product development or related experience.
• Pet food or pet treat experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food science, formulation, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with formulation/specification systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize pet food and pet treat formulations and prototypes.
• Plan and execute bench trials, pilot studies, product testing, and evaluations.
• Support plant trials, scale-up, first production runs, and commercialization.
• Evaluate ingredients, technologies, product performance, shelf life, and stability.
• Analyze data and provide scientifically supported recommendations.
• Maintain formulas, specifications, ingredient statements, and technical documentation.
• Support AAFCO‑compliant labeling and product information.
• Collaborate with Quality, Operations, Procurement, Marketing, Regulatory, suppliers, and co-packers.
• Troubleshoot product and manufacturing issues and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Nutrition, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Formulation software

Job description

R&D Scientist, Product Development

Redbarn Pet Products LLC GREAT BEND, Kansas, United States

About this position

Description

About Us

At Redbarn® Pet Products, we’re passionate about creating high-quality food, treats, and chews that help pets live happy, healthy lives. Built on a commitment to safety, integrity, and innovation, our team works together to deliver products pet parents trust and pets love. Join us and be part of a company dedicated to making a difference for pets and their families every day.

What We Offer

We provide a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Employee Pet Food Discounts

Join Our Team

We are seeking an R&D Scientist, Product Development to join our team and support the development and commercialization of innovative pet food and pet treat products. This role will manage hands‑on formulation, testing, troubleshooting, scale‑up, and technical documentation activities from concept through commercialization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize pet food and pet treat formulations and prototypes.
• Plan and execute bench trials, pilot studies, product testing, and evaluations.
• Support plant trials, scale‑up, first production runs, and commercialization.
• Evaluate ingredients, technologies, product performance, shelf life, and stability.
• Analyze data and provide scientifically supported recommendations.
• Maintain formulas, specifications, ingredient statements, guaranteed analyses, and technical documentation.
• Support AAFCO‑compliant labeling and product information.
• Partner with Quality, Operations, Procurement, Marketing, Regulatory, suppliers, and co-packers.
• Troubleshoot product and manufacturing issues and support continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Nutrition, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related scientific field.
• 1+ year of relevant R&D, product development, food manufacturing, laboratory, or technical experience.
• Pet food or pet treat experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of food science, formulation, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with formulation/specification systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of AAFCO requirements and experience with co-packers is a plus.

Redbarn® Pet Products is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Redbarn® Pet Products complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, please contact Human Resources at [phone].

Redbarn® Pet Products does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Redbarn property and therefore, Redbarn® Pet Products will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. At Redbarn® Pet Products request only, preferred vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific open positions. In these cases, a fully executed agreement with Redbarn® Pet Products must be in place and current.n place and current.

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