AFB International · 13 hours ago
Product Development Scientist I
Greater St. Louis
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expAFB International is a global science and technology leader in pet food palatability. As a Product Development Scientist, you will drive product science from concept through commercialization, developing new palatants and managing technical risk to support operations.
AgricultureFood and Beverage
Responsibilities
Develop new palatants and product solutions that meet internal goals and customer needs
Lead product development projects from concept through lab, pilot, and production scale-up for both liquid and dry products
Design and execute research plans, experiments, and DOE studies using tools such as JMP and DOE Stat Pro
Apply expertise in food science, flavor chemistry, analytical chemistry, and food engineering—particularly for thermally processed products
Partner cross-functionally with product, process, operations, supply chain, and customer engagement teams to deliver business priorities
Provide technical support during scale-up and commercialization, including troubleshooting and supply assurance considerations
Serve as a subject matter expert for assigned product lines
Collect, analyze, document, and present data clearly to R&D leadership and stakeholders
Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, evolving environment while maintaining strong documentation and execution discipline
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering, or a related scientific discipline
Minimum of 2 years of product development and scale-up experience in the food industry
Strong foundation in food science principles and formulation development
Experience working with food manufacturing and pilot-scale equipment (e.g., grinders, extrusion, canning, dry blending)
Ability to design experiments, analyze data, and translate results into actionable insights
Proficiency with MS Office tools, especially Excel, for data analysis and reporting
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and geographies
Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously
Hands-on role requiring work in laboratory, pilot plant, and production environments
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds
Exposure to moving mechanical parts and moderate to high noise levels in production settings
Preferred
Experience with thermal processing is a plus
Knowledge of flavor science or flavor chemistry is desirable
Familiarity with pet food and pet palatability is preferred
Company
AFB International
AFB International is a food production company providing liquid and dry palatability enhancers.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-05-06
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