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
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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.
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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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