The Food Scientist - Pet Food R&D role leads product development and process innovation for all freeze-dried pet food initiatives. This role drives formulation, freeze-dry process design, and cross-functional coordination to bring new products from concept to commercialization. The scientist serves as the primary R&D contact for all pet-related projects, frequently supporting plant trials across multiple facilities and collaborating closely with procurement, operations, quality, and sales teams. While the focus is primarily pet food, the role will support human food R&D needs as well. Success in this position requires strong scientific expertise, ownership of complex projects, independent problem-solving, and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams in a fast-paced, evolving environment.