Scientist

Travel Requirements Travel - up to 10% of time. Location Topeka, Kansas, United States. Role Summary The Scientist, Product Development located in Topeka, KS, will play a critical role in all elements of formula development and production scale-up of foods for dogs and cats. This position will be responsible for delivering projects to help support global growth and brand equity. The position will work closely with quality, regulatory, supply chain, and ingredient procurement colleagues to ensure successful project development and scale‑up is achieved. The ideal candidate will have strong people and project management skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of food product commercialization and ingredient functionality. Responsibilities Lead the development of sole‑source nutritional solutions that deliver against specified nutrient, ingredient, quality & cost requirements. Validate product performance through coordination & interpretation of product analytical, biological, palatability, sensory, and stability testing. Develop ingredient and finished product specifications and create all final formula documentation and supporting information. Provide support for executing pilot and full‑scale plant trials to ensure seamless product commercialization and formula integrity. Required Qualifications Minimum 3 years of working experience in the Animal or Food Industry. Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Biochemistry, Food Engineering or related field. Preferred Qualifications MS in Food Science, Nutrition, Biochemistry, Food Engineering or related field. Experience in product design and development (preferably sole‑source nutritional products in animal/human food industry). Food science knowledge for optimal product design and functionality. Experience designing and running scientific experiments. Compensation & Benefits Salary Range: $64,000.00 - $87,500.00 USD. Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements, 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays. Paid sick leave adjustments are made per role and location in accordance with local laws. Equal Opportunity Employer Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Colgate