Job Description

Location: Onsite in Perham, MN

Coolest Benefit - Profit Sharing!

In the most recent fiscal year, over $7 million was paid out into the profit sharing pool for employees.

Story

This 3rd generation family-owned business started in 1964 with its corporate headquarters located in Perham, MN. The company manufactures a diverse range of high-quality human and pet food products. The vision is to be a people-first company, successful through trust-based relationships and first-rate products.

Opportunity

The Food Scientist (Animal Nutrition) will work closely with the leadership and R&D teams to develop and improve products through formulation, process management, and regulatory compliance.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead product development and optimization
• Manage prototyping, formulation, pilot production, and scale-up
• Develop high-quality sustainable products using new and existing raw materials
• Collaborate on market research to understand consumer trends
• Communicate formula limitations to stakeholders
• Support manufacturing and quality teams with technical expertise
• Maintain nutritional and labeling databases
• Create and review nutritional panels for packaging
• Resolve quality issues with department heads, customers, and suppliers
• Ensure production goals and process optimization

Additional Responsibilities

• Adhere to compliance with policies, quality standards, and safety procedures
• Continue education on processing equipment and ingredient functionality
• Communicate safety and quality concerns to leadership
• Assist production and quality control personnel with problem-solving

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Food Science, Animal Science, Nutrition/Dietetics, Chemical Engineering, or related field, or 5-7 years of relevant experience
• Experience in new product development with a focus on animal nutrition
• Self-motivated with a sense of urgency
• Basic computer skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong analytical skills and familiarity with problem-solving tools
• Understanding of the consumer goods industry, preferably in animal health/wellness

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