Pet Food Scientist

Perdue Foods

Salisbury, MD, US
Base: $68,000 - $102,000 py; bonus/equity: annual ...
On-site
Product development process
Animal nutritional requirements
Food processes
Perdue Foods is seeking a Pet Food Scientist to drive innovation in pet nutrition and develop high-quality pet food products. This role requires a background in food science and experience in product development, with a focus on collaboration and technical expertise

Job Summary

  • Drive innovation in pet nutrition and help shape the future of our product portfolio by developing and improving high-quality pet food products.
  • Plan and execute product development projects, contributing to new product launches, quality enhancements, cost optimization, and technical brand maintenance.
  • Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid time off.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Perdue Foods is seeking a Pet Food Scientist to drive innovation in pet nutrition and develop high-quality pet food products. This role requires a background in food science and experience in product development, with a focus on collaboration and technical expertise.

Salary

Base: $68,000 - $102,000 per year; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus available; Benefits: Competitive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Product development process
  • Animal nutritional requirements
  • Food processes
  • Sensory and consumer testing
  • NPD stage gate process
  • Cost optimization initiatives
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Teamwork and integrity
  • Supportive and inclusive environment
  • Forward-thinking mindset
  • Work-life balance

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • 2-5 years related work experience
  • Knowledge of product development from idea to commercialization
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to travel up to 25%

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