Veterinary Assistant

Carevet; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Carevet is seeking a Nutritionist in Mishawaka, IN to support nutritional analysis, formulation development, and quality initiatives within its pet food manufacturing operations. This full-time, hourly role requires cross-functional collaboration with quality, production, and procurement teams to ensure formulations meet nutritional standards, regulatory requirements, and product performance goals.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Animal Nutrition/Animal Science or Food Science (Master’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Animal Nutrition, Animal Science, Food Science, or related field.
• Master’s degree in a similar field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in a nutritionist or formulation role.
• Foundational understanding of animal nutrition and feed formulation principles.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and maintain documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with nutritional analysis and evaluation of feed ingredients and pet food formulations
• Support development of new pet food products and balanced formulations
• Conduct research on ingredient innovations and nutritional trends within the pet food industry
• Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with nutritional standards and regulatory requirements
• Prepare technical nutritional documentation and support internal reporting needs
• Provide nutritional information and technical support to internal teams when needed
• Maintain accurate records of formulation data and research findings
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to support product performance and improvement initiatives
• Participate in field visits, trials, and product evaluations as required

Skills

Nutritional analysis

Formulation development

Data interpretation

Documentation & reporting

MS Office proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Animal Nutrition, Animal Science, Food Science, or related field

Master’s degree in similar

Job description

Gpac is partnered with a client in Mishawaka, IN seeking a Nutritionist to support nutritional analysis, formulation development, and quality initiatives within their pet food manufacturing operations.

$15.00 hourly

Full-time

Gpac is partnered with a client in Mishawaka, IN seeking a Nutritionist to support nutritional analysis, formulation development, and quality initiatives within their pet food manufacturing operations.

This role will work cross-functionally with quality, production, and procurement teams to ensure pet food formulations meet nutritional standards, regulatory requirements, and product performance goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with nutritional analysis and evaluation of feed ingredients and pet food formulations
• Support development of new pet food products and balanced formulations
• Conduct research on ingredient innovations and nutritional trends within the pet food industry
• Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with nutritional standards and regulatory requirements
• Prepare technical nutritional documentation and support internal reporting needs
• Provide nutritional information and technical support to internal teams when needed
• Maintain accurate records of formulation data and research findings
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to support product performance and improvement initiatives
• Participate in field visits, trials, and product evaluations as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Animal Nutrition, Animal Science, Food Science, or related field
• Master’s degree in similar
• 3-5 years of experience in a nutritionist or formulation role
• Foundational understanding of animal nutrition and feed formulation principles
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and maintain detailed documentation
• Strong communication and teamwork skill
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.