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110000599: Sr. Scientist-Food Technology – Topeka, KS

Description

 

Hill's Pet Nutrition is a $2.2 billion, global division of Colgate-Palmolive and the maker of Science Diet® and Prescription Diet® brand pet foods.  Our mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationship between people and their pets by providing the best, leading-edge pet nutrition technology, products and expertise to pet owners, veterinary professionals and other key pet professionals worldwide.  Our company is a globally-recognized Best Place to Work. 

 

We invite applications for the position of Sr. Scientist, Food Technology.  As a Sr. Scientist for Hill's Pet Nutrition, you will provide expertise in the area of formulation development to successfully guide and implement product improvements and new product development 

 

Responsibilities for this position include: 

 

·         Identify and develop ingredient and/or process technologies by doing literature research and lab and pilot scale experiments.

·         Apply ingredient and/or process technologies in representtive product matrices. This includes standard biological testing and validation of the benefit/functionality that the technology was intended.

·         Participate in technology transfer activities with Product Development/PSI or Supply Chain.

·         Utilize basic knowledge in food product-process-package interations to support other functions in product technical issues.

·         Document technology work in final study reports, patent applications, SOPs and other similar documents.

·         Support Nutrition Research by providing food science expertise in their technology development.

 

Qualifications

 

Basic Qualifications:

·         MS in Food Science or Food Engineering with 8+ years food industry experience.

·         Experience in ingredient or technology development with applications in different food matrices.

·         Has leveraged accomplishments with intellectual property opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications:

·         Ph.D. in Food Science or Food Engineering with 4+ years of food industry experience. 

·         Product Development from concept to product commercialization, including participation in plant scale-up runs.

·         Experience in technological alliances with external parties such as suppliers or universities.

·         Ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization.

·         Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple projects.

 Hill's offers all employees:

·         Highly competitive pay

·         Great employee, domestic partner, and family benefits that start the first day of employment (medical/dental/vision)

·         Short-term and long-term disability

·         Life insurance

·         Retirement Income Program/Savings & Investment Plan with company contributions and matching

·         Healthcare and dependant care reimbursement accounts

·         Annual tuition reimbursement up to $10,000

·         14 paid holidays

·         Annual paid vacation

·         Discounts on pet insurance

·         On-going training

·         Opportunities for advancement

·         Highly professional, ethical, drug free environment

At Colgate-Palmolive/Hill's Pet Nutrition, we care about people.  Attracting, developing and retaining exceptional talent are key global priorities.  We proudly offer global caareer opportunities and a world-class People Development Program including mentoring, training and work/life balance programs that ensure all employees have access to professional and personal development opportunities. We continuously strive to become a great place to work.

 

For more information about Hill's and Colgate, go to our websites at:  www.HillsPet.com and www.Colgate.com

 

 

 

Organization

: Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.

Function

: Research & Development

Primary Location

: US-KS-Topeka  

Number of Openings

: 1

Job Type

: Experienced

Job Level

: Individual Contributor

Schedule

: Full-time

Shift

: Day Job

Overtime Status

: Exempt

Travel

: Yes, 10% of the time

Company Car

: No

Relocation Eligible

: Yes

Posting End Date: Ongoing

Company Statement

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Mennen, Softwoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, Elmex, Tom's of Maine, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline, and Suavitel, as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.For more information about Colgate's global business, visit the Company's web site at htttp://www.colgate.com and http://www.hilspet.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate-Palmolive Company is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of Colgate-Palmolive Company to provide employment opportunities, as well as administer all terms and conditions of employment, to all qualified persons on an equal basis. The company prohibits discriminiation against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other category protected by law.

Any individual who needs accommodation or assistance in completing our online application form or at any time during the application and interview process should contact Human Resources at (212) 310-2436.

If you encounter any issues during the online application process, please send an email to HR_Staffing@colpal.com.





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Company Statement

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Mennen, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, Elmex, Tom's of Maine, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline, and Suavitel, as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

For more information about Colgate's global business, visit the Company's web site at http://www.colgate.com and http://www.hillspet.com.

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