R&D Assistant- Pet Food Nutrition Job at BrightPet, Dayton, OH

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  • BrightPet
  • Dayton, OH

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: R&D Research Assistant

Department: Research & Development

Reports To: Director of Research & Development

Location: Dayton, OH

Job Summary

The R&D Research Assistant supports key initiatives within the BrightPet Nutrition Group across three primary areas: new product research, product formulation, and technical support. This role plays a crucial part in product innovation, ingredient evaluation, and cross-functional support for both branded and co-manufacturing product lines.

Essential Functions

  • Assist the department manager in coordinating and managing R&D projects.
  • Support the branded team in new formula development.
  • Conduct packaging and labeling reviews for branded and co-manufactured products.
  • Oversee daily operations of the R&D kitchen and ensure readiness for tabletop test runs.
  • Collect raw ingredient and finished product samples for nutritional analysis as needed.
  • Develop and validate internal ingredient requirements and verify nutritional standards.
  • Develop and validate internal standards and specifications for finished products.
  • Partner with the production team to build and improve critical control systems for formula fulfillment.
  • Conduct process capability research with production teams to determine operational limits and improvement opportunities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Animal Science or related field.
  • Companion Animal Nutrition Certificate required.
  • Experience in pet food nutrition required.
  • Familiarity with formulation software.
  • Strong knowledge of pet food ingredients.
  • Prior experience in technical services preferred.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook.

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