Associate Scientist, Product Formulation CB - Wet

Job Description:

The position is responsible for maintaining the competitiveness of the Wet product portfolio of Pet Nutrition North America in terms of nutritional compliance, shelf-life & pet product performance, as well as enabling delivery of CSL in partnership with Supply & Commercial through recipe reformulation, site troubleshooting support, NSQs (New Supplier Qualifications) and addressing business continuity and resilience initiatives. The position also performs critical contributions to the Value leadership & Climate programs of Pet Nutrition North America.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Food Science, Technology, Engineering, Animal Science or related technical field.

• Preferred: Graduate degree in Food Science, Technology, Engineering, Animal Science or related technical field.

• Experience in R&D Product Development and/or Formulation within the pet industry is a plus.

• Knowledge of product development and formulation from bench top to production & commercialization.

• Prior experience in functionality of raw materials, product design, use of formulation systems, and product maintenance in an operating environment a plus.

• Strong ability to work cross functionally with people in other disciplines and/or business areas.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Formulate & deliver product recipes of current portfolio to the PNNA factory network for the Wet technology to enable manufacturing of products that are safe, legal, and compliant with the corresponding finished product specification (including short-term raw material shortages & controlled recipe changes, in collaboration with Supply & Commercial).