Are you a seasoned food science professional? Do you have a strong desire to make an impact? Wonderful. Doherty Career Solutions is partnering with a local Perham, MN company as they search for a Formulation Specialist to join the thriving team.

This position offers profit share, great benefits and a competitive salary range that will depend upon experience. The Formulation Specialist to develop and maintain formulas with Concept 5 formulation program : using complied ingredient data and criteria from formulas / bags / ingredient statements, while meeting the AAFCO requirements and the needs of the customer.

A candidate that has 2 years of experience in the Pet Nutrition and / or Food Science Industry. You will create, maintain, and distribute the excel and other related documents.

Develop, validate, and continuously improve formulas, if this is the position for you, you may have just stumbled upon the perfect role!

Essential Duties :

• Develop and maintain formulas in Concept 5 based on compiled criteria.
• Maintains Concept 5 current ingredient data costs (monthly), nutrient profile (quarterly and / or semi-annually) and specs based on new ingredients or external quality analysis.
• Create and maintain various spreadsheets / databases (i.e. Ingredient Requirements based on product yield and tons, formula costs, etc.,).
• Work with outside consultants and customers on new and existing formula development and maintenance.
• Perform any other job duties as needed by supervisor.
• Meet regularly with Quality, Procurement, Production and Sales Departments to check on progress, scope of projects, and / or concerns.
• Assist the R&D Manager as needed
• Assist in various other departments and other duties as needed.

Qualifications :

• Previous pet food formulation experience preferred.
• 2 Years of experience in the Pet Nutrition and / or Food Science Industry.
• 4 year degree in Animal Science, Food Science or Grain Science Industry.
• Basic Mathematical Skills and an aptitude for solving complex logic puzzles.
• Computer competence with modern office-based software and database management systems.
• Responsive and effective communication in both verbal and written form.
• Able to perform multiple tasks.
• Accuracy with data entry.
• Self-motivated problem solving.
• Good organizational skills.
• Team oriented with good interpersonal skills.
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