Pet Food R&D Director - Mobile Alabama

Company: VirtualVocations
Location: Mobile, Alabama
Posted On: 02/06/2025

A company is looking for a Director of Research & Development.



Key Responsibilities

Redesign pre-blends to reduce costs while maintaining nutritional quality and palatability
Lead new product development initiatives and optimize existing formulations
Ensure compliance with AAFCO, NRC, FDA, and USDA guidelines for pet food


Required Qualifications

Experience in pet food R&D, preferably with a challenger brand
Food science background with expertise in meat science and formulation
Experience launching various pet food products beyond kibble or canned options
Strong technical knowledge in AAFCO compliance and ingredient selection
Hands-on experience in a test kitchen and understanding of commercial scale-up processes More...

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