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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.
Summary
Drive innovation in pet nutrition and help shape the future of our product portfolio. The Pet Food Scientist plays a critical role in developing and improving high-quality pet food products that support our business and brand objectives. This role plans and executes product development projects with cross-functional support, contributing to new product launches, quality enhancements, cost optimization initiatives, and ongoing technical brand maintenance. By combining scientific expertise with practical application, the Pet Food Scientist helps bring nutritious, reliable, and market-ready products from concept through commercialization.
This position is remote and may be performed from anywhere within the United States.
The salary range for this position is $68,000 - $102,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).
In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.
Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Adhere to applicable safety, regulatory, GMP requirements in lab, pilot plant, and manufacturing facilities. Assist in writing new policy and procedures as needed.
Develop projects to grow top line volume in support of New Product Development as a % of revenue goals. Conduct required lab, pilot plant, and plant experimentation with minimal direction and support.
Proficient knowledge in Product Development process of materials, animal nutritional requirements, food processes, sensory testing, consumer testing, NPD stage gate process, costing, plant trials commercialization, and related processes.
Document all development work accurately. This includes written documentation of lab work, product showing, and plant trials with minimum guidance.
Prepare accurate and timely specifications for all products developed. This includes materials, formulas, processes and finished products with minimal guidance.
Foundational knowledge of customer/consumer needs for assigned products and channels. Understand who the consumer is and how they use our products.
Interact cross-functionally with Marketing, Purchasing, QA and Operations to successfully implement new products, processes, or packaging.
Lead product cuttings and discussions to evaluate product attributes.
Up to 25% travel is required.
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Food/Meat Science, nutrition, packaging or Food Engineering.
2-5 years related work experience.
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.
