Product Development Scientist for Cat Products - Bethlehem - Freshpet

Description

Who We Are

At Freshpet, our goal is to change the way people nourish their pets forever. We strive to strengthen the bond between people and our pets so that we both live longer, healthier, and happier lives while being kind to the planet. We believe that if we can create fresh, real foods that pets love and help them live healthier lives, that their pet parents will also enjoy the many benefits of a rich life shared with a pet. IT'S AMAZING WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU START COMPLETELY FRESH

What You Will Do

• Manage multiple projects and show technical competence in the planning and completion of assigned projects leading to the development and implementation into production of new or revised products without supervision
• Records, collates, evaluates, and interprets experimental data and makes appropriate recommendations to all levels in the organization through written or oral reports.
• Prepare and conduct meeting updates, product cuttings, presentations, shelf-life testing and cost analysis to project team members.
• Effectively organize R&D lab and R&D plant areas.
• Provide necessary technical support to vendors, customers and operations when needed.
• Set up and operate standard lab equipment / techniques
• Conduct innovation work sessions
• Facilitate lab, pilot plant or plant test runs
• When appropriate, supervises technicians, plant personnel and/or interns in the execution of experiments, plant test runs and product commissioning
• Independently carry out assignments and review data for accuracy and trends and communicate any concerns
• Effectively interact with cross-function project teams internal and external through written and oral communications and maintain current understanding of overall project status
• Collaborate with colleagues to make significant individual contribution to deliver goals and execute project plans

How You Will Make an Impact

You are expected and encouraged to use your creativity and curiosity to develop products that delight pets and parents. We focus on quality ingredients, cooked for ideal nutrient delivery, to deliver excelling products, particularly for cats.

Innovations in product formats, processes and ingredients are our main goal. At Freshpet, innovation and new product developments are key drivers for our growth and differentiation.

You will be a member of the R&D team, but will collaborate closely with Marketing, Innovation, Quality, Manufacturing and Ingredient Procurement teams. Teamwork and collaboration are the secret of our success.

As a technical expert, you will be a reliable source of knowledge about our products and processes.

What You Will Bring

• 5 years of experience in pet food industry
• Strong technical knowledge in pet food product development and palatability is required
• Strong problem-solving skills
• BS/M/PhD Food Science, Animal Science or equivalent technical qualifications required
• Ability to formulate, use standard lab equipment and conduct experimental procedures.
• Computer skills with proficiency to formulate, construct graphs and charts, design presentations and evaluate statistical analysis modules.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, attention to detail, and capacity to multitask efficiently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team and adapt to dynamic work environment
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Responds well to changing priorities and quick turnaround projects
• General laboratory experience

What We Offer

At Freshpet, we offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave, pet insurance, tuition assistance, a generous PTO plan and so much more

Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce:

Freshpet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law ("protected characteristics").

Disclaimers

The salary range provided above is the range of the wages that we will pay for the listed position. A final determination on the wages within this range is based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to the required work location, previous work experience, skill set, and wage rates for comparable positions.

Freshpet is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Freshpet via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Freshpet. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Freshpet as a result of the referral or through other means.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.