Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

Position Summary

Together, our Research & Product Development team is driven by a shared passion for pets and people. We have the extraordinary opportunity to innovate and develop products that improve pet wellness while remaining pioneers in the industry. We take pride in representing our portfolio of industry firsts with over 500 scientists including nutritionists, chemists, immunologists, microbiologists, veterinarians, and more. We collaborate to bring our ideas to life and make a meaningful impact with an emphasis on safety and sustainability. Join us in this exhilarating journey where innovation knows no bounds, and together, we’ll shape the future of pet care. 

Our Product Development Specialist brings ideas to life for our litter division. As part of the Golden Products Technical Applications Group, you’ll lead end to end product development projects which include prototyping, pet acceptance and preference testing, sensory and consumer evaluation, and industrialization execution, while partnering with various teams to scale ideas from concept to factory floor. Leveraging your technical expertise, you’ll qualify new materials, develop and manage product formulations, and lead performance, quality, and waste reduction initiatives that help us continue to set the standard in pet care.

Buckle up because you can expect to work on fast-paced, multi-functional teams focused on taking new products from concept to market.

• Lead the development, scale-up, and implementation of technologies that enhance existing products and support new product development
• Serve as a technical resource for marketing to build and manage a pipeline of litter product development opportunities, including project plans and timelines
• Support litter product formulation including appropriate ingredients, regulatory, and analytical requirements
• Provide proactive monitoring and maintenance for assigned products using standardized scientific methods
• Initiate and implement cost reduction ideas for assigned product lines and factories

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree 
• 1+ year of product development , formulation and scale-up experience, or related
• 1 or more years of experience in geology, mineralogy, materials science, chemistry, environmental science, engineering, or related fields preferred

Other

• This role will require up to 50% travel as business needs require

The approximate pay range for this position is $79,000 to $100,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | About Us | Making an Impact | Nestle Careers (nestlejobs.com) 

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Job Requisition: 390898