R&D Scientist - Animal Nutrition

Job summary

Lead the R&D process for companion animal nutrition products from concept to full-scale production, including formulation and prototype development. Provide technical support, manage customer relationships, and ensure regulatory compliance for pet food solutions.

Job details

Job Details Job Title: R&D Scientist Location: Mississauga, Canada Work Arrangement: Onsite About The Role Position function: Reporting to the Senior R&D Scientist - DAMINAIDE for Caldic Canada, Inc. the individual will be responsible for supporting the Companion Animal Team in building and growing Animal Premix & Damin-Aide Solutions through formulation and development of products and customer projects. Scope The position will be responsible for leading and completing the R&D process of formulation and development of new products from the concept stage to prototype and full-scale production as well as ingredient matches and modifications for existing products for Companion Animal customers within the specific sector. This role will be an Integral R&D Scientist in the Companion Animal -Daminaide Team and will provide support both internal and customer facing relationships, and lending mentor support to RD Specialist, R&D Techs and Lab Students. Major Tasks & Duties Leading, developing and completing R&D projects with a focus on All companion animal projects as defined by the Senior R&D Scientist Damin-Aide or outlined thru the NPD process. Develop and Formulate R&D capabilities for Companion Animal solutions to support the growth of the brand. Drives animal-centric R&D innovation (premix, supplement, and functional nutrition systems for pet palatability, digestibility, functional health for animals) Leads companion animal formulation, pipeline Responsible for supporting the successful commercialization of new products. Companion Animal Trials, Samples and HPLC testing Regulatory /QA/QC feed and pet compliance. (should have pet/FDA/AAFCO alignment Knowledge) Strategic Collaboration with Sourcing for Animal Project ingredients (natural, feed and botanical) Collaborate with the appropriate business team to outline new product development and improvement projects. Provide support with CDM’s and collaboratively works with and develops customer facing relationships and presentation skills. Collaborates with the pricing team to understand cost and develop competitor R&D initiatives. Collaborate with Technical and Applications Team to develop, coordinate, prepare and present relevant concepts to customers featuring Caldic manufactured or distributed products for companion animal Participate in and/or lead product improvement initiatives to improve the quality of existing products in response to customer feedback, to improve nutritional value, colour, flavour, texture and convenience, or to improve cost efficiencies in the plant. Participate in marketing activities such as trade shows (customer engagement presentations), focus groups, new idea generation, researching market trends as they pertain to strategic business plan and new products Provide technical support and expertise in problem solving for issues relating to product quality. Work closely with production, marketing, QA/QC in monitoring the performance of new products during post-launch activities in the New Product Process; may include troubleshooting, ingredient recommendations and customer site visits Provide preliminary product documentation including Specifications. Participate in joint calls and customer on-site trials as required. Participate in development and brand marketing initiatives. Complete all other duties as assigned by Senior R&D Scientist related to companion animal Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations, GMP’s and HACCP requirements. Regulatory /QA/QC feed and pet compliance. (should have pet/FDA/AAFCO alignment Knowledge) Knowledge / Skills & Experience University. M.Sc. – Food Science or equivalent is a strong asset Minimum of 5 - 7 years of product development experience in the Petfood industry preferably in Vitamins and Minerals, Fortification Experience in pet manufacturing, pet food formulation External Partnerships an asset (i.e. with Veterinary advisors etc.) Commercial Sales experience is an asset Must have strong oral/written communication and good interpersonal skills Must have strong presentation skills Must have strong computer knowledge and skills (MS Office) About Caldic At Caldic, we’re a global leader in distribution solutions, serving diverse markets across the world. Joining us means becoming part of an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and innovation-driven team. We Offer Global opportunities with rapid career growth and development An inclusive, diverse, and dynamic work environment The chance to shape the future of specialty ingredient solutions across industries like food, pharma, personal care, and more We operate in 43 countries around the world. Our innovative solutions are tailored to meet the needs of industries such as food, pharma, personal care, and industrial markets, ensuring sustainable success for all stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.caldic.com Ready to Join Us? If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a global leader, apply now at Caldic! Equal Opportunity Employer Caldic celebrates diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, or any other characteristic. Location: Mississauga, ON, CA, L5N 0A6 City: Mississauga State: ON Country/Region: CA

What you’ll do

Lead the R&D process for companion animal nutrition products from concept to full-scale production, including formulation and prototype development. Provide technical support, manage customer relationships, and ensure regulatory compliance for pet food solutions.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Food Science or equivalent and 5-7 years of product development experience in the pet food industry. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and knowledge of FDA/AAFCO regulations.

Benefits

• Global opportunities for career growth and development • Inclusive and diverse work environment

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• MS-Office · Preferred
• Product Development · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Product Development
• Pet Food Formulation
• HPLC Testing
• Regulatory Compliance
• FDA/AAFCO Knowledge
• Project Management
• Customer Relationship Management
• Technical Presentation
• Quality Control
• GMP
• HACCP
• Market Trend Research
• Ingredient Sourcing
• Problem Solving
• MS Office
• Companion Animal Nutrition

Job areas

• Science & Research
• Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage
• Agriculture
• Engineering