Hill's Pet Nutrition · 1 week ago
Scientist, Product Design (Analytical)
Topeka, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$89K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expHill's Pet Nutrition, part of Colgate-Palmolive Company, is dedicated to enhancing the bond between pets and pet parents through innovative product design. The Scientist, Product Design-Analytical will conduct research and analysis to optimize product design and ensure quality throughout the shelf life of pet foods.
ManufacturingPetRetail
Responsibilities
Collaborate with Scientists and Packaging Engineers to understand study requirements and determine the best study design to address research questions
Conduct research using various types of chromatography to investigate ingredients and products
Analyze and interpret data and summarize into final reports with recommendations that are prepared for and presented to a wide variety of audiences
Develop and validate methods for investigating pet foods throughout their shelf life
Manage projects and studies to ensure successful execution
Lab maintenance and management including ongoing quality, safety and related training
Qualification
Required
Minimum 3 Years of Animal or Food Industry Experience
BS in Food Science, Nutrition, Biochemistry, Food Engineering or related field
Preferred
MS in Food Science, Nutrition, Biochemistry, Food Engineering or related field
Experience with lipid oxidation in food products and/ or interpreting data from Gas Chromatography in food research
Experience relating analytical and sensory results to provide product guidance that drives business results
Demonstrated understanding of food product performance research, food science principles, and shelf life testing
Pet food experience
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
Paid parental leave
Disability coverage
Participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements
A minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days
13 paid holidays
Paid sick leave adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws
Company
Hill's Pet Nutrition
Work that matters, fueled by passion for pets! At Hill’s we have a purpose.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
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President, General Manager US
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