Employer Industry: Pet Consumer Products

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Competitive compensation package
- Flexible paid time off (PTO) policy
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K employer match to support your future
- Unique parental leave policy, including "pawternity" for pet parents
- Opportunity to work in a remote-first culture with a highly engaged team

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Lead the formulation and development of innovative pet food and treat products from concept to commercialization
- Evaluate and refine existing formulations to enhance nutrition, palatability, ingredient quality, cost efficiency, and scalability
- Collaborate with suppliers to source high-quality, functional ingredients that align with the company's clean-label philosophy
- Work with cross-functional teams to ensure formulations meet quality, cost, and regulatory requirements
- Oversee analytical testing, palatability trials, and shelf-life studies to ensure product integrity and performance

What is Required (Qualifications):
- 5 to 8 years of experience in R&D, product formulation, or food science within the human or pet food industry
- Strong understanding of clean-label formulation principles, functional ingredients, and nutritional science
- Experience working with co-manufacturers and suppliers to bring products from concept to market
- Deep knowledge of AAFCO, FSMA, HACCP, and other regulatory requirements
- Hands-on experience with ingredient sourcing, product testing, and quality control

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Passion for pet health, nutrition, and creating better-for-you products
- Previous experience in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

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