Pet Food Scientist

Perdue Farms • Salisbury, MD

255d • $63,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue. We are looking for a Pet Food Scientist. Responsible for supporting the development of food products in support of the Company business needs. With support, plans and conducts project assignments. Project scope to include supporting new products, quality improvements of existing products, cost optimization of existing products and technical brand maintenance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Food/Meat Science, nutrition, packaging or Food Engineering plus 2-5 years related work experience or Master’s degree.
• Requires knowledge of the product development process from idea generation, bench top, scale up and commercialization.
• Ability to influence necessary cross functional partners for successful implementation of projects.
• Requires clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical knowledge and problem-solving skills.
• Should understand manufacturing processes and the sequence of events necessary to convert raw materials to finished products.
• Must be able to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to applicable safety, regulatory, GMP requirements in lab, pilot plant, and manufacturing facilities.
• Assists in writing of new policy and procedures as needed.
• Development projects to grow top line volume in support of New Product Development as a % of revenue goals.
• Conducts required lab, pilot plant, and plant experimentation with minimal direction and support.
• Documents all development work accurately.
• Prepares accurate and timely specifications for all products developed.
• Foundational knowledge of customer/consumer needs for assigned products and channels.
• Interacts cross-functionally with Marketing, Purchasing, QA and Operations to successfully implement new products, processes, or packaging.
• Leads product cuttings and discussions to evaluate product attributes.
• Up to 25% travel as required.

Benefits

• Medical/Rx
• 401(k) with employer match after 1 year
• Critical illness insurance
• Accident insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Optional group life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability protection
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees