Formulations Scientist

About Atrium:

Client Overview:

Our client is an established, innovation-driven organization within the pet care industry, focused on developing high-quality, science-backed nutrition products for pets. They are looking to add a Formulations Scientist to their team.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$90k – $110k DOE

Position Overview:

The Formulations Scientist will support the end-to-end development of pet nutrition products, with a strong emphasis on hands-on formulation and product development. This role requires experience beyond computer-based formulation work, including bench development, manufacturing scale-up, and production observation. The Formulations Scientist will partner cross-functionally from concept through commercialization to ensure products meet quality, regulatory, and performance standards.

Responsibilities of the Formulations Scientist:

• Develop and optimize formulations for pet food and treat products.
• Perform bench-scale sample development and hands-on laboratory work. 
• Conduct sensory, nutritional, stability, and home-use testing. 
• Establish product specifications, quality standards, and shelf life. 
• Maintain formulation and ingredient documentation using formulation software. 
• Support scale-up activities and pilot/trial manufacturing runs. 
• Observe and support manufacturing processes during production. 
• Collaborate with suppliers to validate ingredients and production conditions. 
• Ensure compliance with AAFCO and FEDIAF regulatory requirements.
• Analyze consumer testing results and competitor products. 
• Partner cross-functionally with R&D, Marketing, Regulatory, and Manufacturing teams. 
• Assist with mentoring junior laboratory personnel as needed. 

Required Experience/Skills for the Formulations Scientist:

• 4+ years of experience in formulation, product development, or R&D.
• Demonstrated hands-on product development experience, including bench sample development, scale-up and commercialization support, manufacturing process observation, and stability and home-use testing. 
• Experience using formulation software. 
• Strong knowledge of ingredient functionality and sensory science. 
• Working knowledge of AAFCO and/or FEDIAF regulations. 
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office. 
• Strong communication and collaboration skills. 

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Formulations Scientist:

• Pet food or animal nutrition product development experience. 
• Experience with extrusion and/or retort manufacturing processes. 
• Experience supporting cross-functional development teams. 

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Food Engineering, or a related field is required.
• Master’s degree is preferred.

Benefits:

• Hybrid work schedule.
• Competitive compensation with bonus eligibility.
• 401(K) with immediate vesting.
• Generous paid time off and paid leave. 
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and mental health benefits. 
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities. 

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