Food Nutritionist

A growing international pet food manufacturer is seeking a Nutritionist to help develop nutritious, high-quality products in an industry driven by the enduring demand for pet care. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990.

Pet Food Nutritionist | Product Development & Formulation

Location: St. Joseph County, Indiana, or Benton County, Arkansas

Help shape what goes into the bowl—and the science behind it.

A growing international pet food manufacturer is seeking a Nutritionist to help develop nutritious, high-quality products in an industry driven by the enduring demand for pet care.

This opportunity combines formulation, ingredient research, and hands-on product development, with the chance to see your technical expertise translate into products manufactured at scale.

The Opportunity

• Support new product development and improve existing pet food formulations.
• Evaluate ingredients for nutritional value, quality, and formulation performance.
• Research nutritional trends and ingredient innovations to guide product improvements.
• Collaborate with Quality, Production, and Procurement to bring formulations into production.
• Participate in product trials and evaluations while maintaining accurate nutritional and technical documentation.

Your Background

• Master’s degree in Animal Nutrition, Animal Science, Food Science, or a related field required.
• Experience in animal nutrition, formulation, or product development.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn research into practical recommendations.
• Pet food or feed industry experience and familiarity with AAFCO standards preferred.

Build your expertise within an international manufacturing business where nutrition, innovation, and product quality work together.

Submit a resume to

hillary.cooley@gogpac.com

or call 608-405-7517 for confidential consideration.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.