Sr. Scientist, Raw Material Development
Core
Ensuring safety and functionality of raw material ingredients for large-scale pet food product portfolios.
Role type
Senior Scientist, Raw Material Development
Builds
Ingredient specifications and safety controls for pet nutrition products
Domain
Pet food industry, food science
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Ingredient safety assessment, quality attribute analysis, supplier collaboration, cost-saving strategy, technical specification drafting, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in biological or food sciences, deep technical ingredient expertise
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Identify new ingredient opportunities to deliver cost savings while maintaining product quality; Assess new ingredients for hazards and implement risk controls; Collaborate with suppliers and commercial buyers to meet product design needs; Draft ingredient specifications; Manage current ingredient portfolio to ensure high-quality production; Align new ingredient opportunities with R&D stakeholders.
Seniority
Mid-level (2-5 years experience), hands-on IC