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Nutritionist
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GPAC
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Nutritionist - Pet Food Manufacturing gpac is partnering with a growing pet food manufacturer in Mishawaka, IN to identify a Nutritionist who will play a key role in product formulation, nutritional analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with quality, production, procurement, and product development teams to help create innovative, high-quality pet food products while ensuring nutritional integrity, regulatory compliance, and manufacturing excellence. The ideal candidate is passionate about animal nutrition, scientifically driven, and eager to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Support the development, evaluation, and optimization of pet food formulations Conduct nutritional analysis of ingredients and finished products to ensure compliance with established standards Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality, consistency, and performance Research emerging ingredients, nutritional trends, and industry innovations within the pet food sector Assist with formulation adjustments, product trials, and validation activities Ensure products meet nutritional requirements, quality expectations, and regulatory guidelines Prepare and maintain formulation records, technical documentation, specifications, and reports Analyze formulation data and provide recommendations for product improvements and cost optimization Participate in plant trials, product evaluations, and occasional field visits as needed Support continuous improvement initiatives related to nutrition, quality, and manufacturing processes Qualifications Master's Degree in Animal Nutrition, Animal Science, Food Science, or a related discipline Strong understanding of animal nutrition principles and feed formulation concepts Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Internship, research, or industry experience within animal nutrition, feed, food manufacturing, or pet food is a plus Why Join? Opportunity to contribute to innovative pet food products and formulation initiatives Exposure to product development, manufacturing, quality, and operational leadership Collaborative team environment with strong opportunities for professional growth and advancement Hands-on experience within a growing and evolving pet food manufacturing organization If you're passionate about animal nutrition and looking to build a rewarding career within the pet food industry, apply today for immediate consideration or contact Brittany Hamilton at brittany.hamilton@gogpac.com for confidential consideration.