What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Development Specialist position at Mackinnon Bruce International?
Client
I am currently partnered with a global Pet Food company, focusing on food, treats and supplements for dogs and cats, who are looking to hire a Product Development Specialist to focus on the dry product range.
The Role
Pet Food Product Development Specialist
Location : St Louis, MO
Salary
Competitive
Responsibilities
- Develop new palatants meeting the criteria of internal and external stakeholders and strengthen our product portfolio
- Technical lead for the development of key new products to enable the Science & Technology pipeline strategy with a focus on dry dog and cat palatants
- Conduct lab work to develop new dry products and to evaluate new products with analytical capabilities (e.g. NIR, colorimeter).
- Leverage deep expertise in raw material knowledge, particularly in areas such as yeast, to develop robust chassis models for new product development
Requirements\Qualifications