Food Scientist Job at DSJ Global, Perham, MN

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  • DSJ Global
  • Perham, MN

Job Description

Location: Onsite in Perham, MN

Coolest Benefit - Profit Sharing!

In the most recent fiscal year, over $7 million was paid out into the profit sharing pool for employees.

Story

This 3rd generation family-owned business started in 1964 with its corporate headquarters located in Perham, MN. The company manufactures a diverse range of high-quality human and pet food products. The vision is to be a people-first company, successful through trust-based relationships and first-rate products.

Opportunity

The Food Scientist (Animal Nutrition) will work closely with the leadership and R&D teams to develop and improve products through formulation, process management, and regulatory compliance.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Lead product development and optimization
  • Manage prototyping, formulation, pilot production, and scale-up
  • Develop high-quality sustainable products using new and existing raw materials
  • Collaborate on market research to understand consumer trends
  • Communicate formula limitations to stakeholders
  • Support manufacturing and quality teams with technical expertise
  • Maintain nutritional and labeling databases
  • Create and review nutritional panels for packaging
  • Resolve quality issues with department heads, customers, and suppliers
  • Ensure production goals and process optimization

Additional Responsibilities

  • Adhere to compliance with policies, quality standards, and safety procedures
  • Continue education on processing equipment and ingredient functionality
  • Communicate safety and quality concerns to leadership
  • Assist production and quality control personnel with problem-solving

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Food Science, Animal Science, Nutrition/Dietetics, Chemical Engineering, or related field, or 5-7 years of relevant experience
  • Experience in new product development with a focus on animal nutrition
  • Self-motivated with a sense of urgency
  • Basic computer skills
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Strong analytical skills and familiarity with problem-solving tools
  • Understanding of the consumer goods industry, preferably in animal health/wellness

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