What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pet Industry Innovator position at Astrix?
Pet Industry Overview
Astrix is a respected producer of premium pet products committed to excellence, quality, innovation, and leadership in the industry. Our team is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of pets and pet owners. As a leader in the pet care industry, we offer an innovative, inclusive, and supportive work environment where your ideas and contributions matter.
About This Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Food Scientist to join our team. The successful candidate will collaborate with internal teams, external vendors, and cross-functional departments to develop, refine, and bring new pet products to market. Your contributions will directly impact the quality, compliance, and innovation of products, ensuring we continue to lead the industry in safe, healthy, and innovative pet solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Astrix is a respected producer of premium pet products committed to excellence, quality, innovation, and leadership in the industry. Our team is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of pets and pet owners. As a leader in the pet care industry, we offer an innovative, inclusive, and supportive work environment where your ideas and contributions matter.
About This Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Food Scientist to join our team. The successful candidate will collaborate with internal teams, external vendors, and cross-functional departments to develop, refine, and bring new pet products to market. Your contributions will directly impact the quality, compliance, and innovation of products, ensuring we continue to lead the industry in safe, healthy, and innovative pet solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with Sales, Marketing, and Vendors to develop and refine product concepts from idea to execution.
- Collaborate with Operations, Quality, and Regulatory teams to define product specifications and ensure successful market launch.
- Review packaging and artwork for compliance with regulatory requirements, including weight, ingredients, guaranteed analysis, claims, and relevant guidelines.
- Support the development of formulas and perform ingredient analysis to maintain product quality and safety.
- Lead analytical testing processes and manage both in-house and third-party lab verifications to ensure high product standards.
- Track and analyze industry trends in both the pet sector and broader consumer markets to drive informed product decisions.
- Contribute innovative ideas to enhance existing products and develop new solutions, fostering continued company growth.
- Stay up-to-date on the latest FDA, USDA, and AAFCO regulations, ensuring compliance and maintaining leadership in the industry.
