About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

Careertakes is recruiting on behalf of a Confidential Client for an Entry‑Level Nutritionist role supporting pet food and feed programs. You will work closely with quality, production, and procurement teams to help develop, evaluate, and implement pet nutrition programs and product formulations.

• Support development, evaluation, and implementation of pet food formulations and nutrition programs
• Analyze feed ingredients and ingredient specifications for nutritional value and consistency
• Assist with formulation work and use (or learn) formulation tools/software to produce balanced recipes
• Conduct industry research on ingredients, trends, and regulatory guidance (including AAFCO)
• Collaborate with quality, production, and procurement to ensure products meet nutritional and regulatory requirements
• Maintain accurate nutritional documentation and formulation records
• Support product development trials and evaluate outcomes from a nutritional and quality perspective
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to cross‑functional teams

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Animal Nutrition, Animal Science, Food Science, or a related field
• Foundational knowledge of animal nutrition principles and feed formulation with 3–5 years of relevant experience
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to interpret nutritional data and ingredient specifications
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to work independently and in a team environment

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Preferred Skills

• Experience in the pet food, feed, or animal nutrition industry (3–5 years preferred)
• Familiarity with pet food formulation software or feed formulation tools
• Understanding of pet food manufacturing processes and ingredient sourcing
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to animal feed and nutrition (including AAFCO guidelines)
• Interest in emerging ingredients and innovations in pet nutrition
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate technical documentation

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Compensation, Location & Employment Type

• Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 per year (range provided by the Confidential Client)
• Location: Rockford, IL (posted location). Role will collaborate with cross‑functional teams and may involve coordination with other sites.
• Employment type: Full‑time

Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the hiring process.

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Why This Role

This position is a strong opportunity for an early‑career nutritionist to gain hands‑on experience in formulation, ingredient evaluation, and cross‑disciplinary project work within the pet nutrition space. You’ll build practical skills with direct exposure to product development, quality systems, and regulatory best practices.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind.
To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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