Research and Development Associate Scientist

About Us :At The Crump Group, our passion for pets isn’t just what we do it’s who we are. For over 20 years, we’ve been creating simple, wholesome, all-natural treats that pets love and that pet parents trust. What started in a family garage has grown into a proudly family-led, award-winning company with more than 150 employees across North America. Today, our brands Crumps Naturals, Caledon Farms, and Dog Delights are helping shape the future of all-natural pet nutrition as we work toward becoming North America’s leading pet treat company.We are driven by more than just growth we’re driven by people. When you join our team, you become part of a team that cares about what we do and how we do it. We believe in creating a workplace where you can grow your career, share your ideas, and make a real impact.Here, your work matters. Your voice is heard. Your contributions help bring better, healthier products to pets and families every day.If you’re looking to be part of a purpose-driven, fast-growing company where passion meets opportunity, Crumps is the place for you.Job OverviewWe are looking for a qualified individual to lead new product development and continuous improvement R&D projects in our North Carolina Facility. The ideal candidate will be someone with a strong knowledge of animal science, food science, animal nutrition, or a related field and who can manage projects, problem solve, and communicate effectively throughout the organization. The individual will report directly to the R&D Director.Responsibilities:Support the formulation and development of new products from concept to commercialization through our gated product development process.Initiate new and support ongoing continuous improvement projects by identifying new ingredients, technologies, and processes that align with the company’s continuous improvement goals.Organize, coordinate, and conduct plant trials to support new product and continuous improvement initiatives.Support Regulatory and QA initiatives to assure all specifications (formulation, labelling) are accurately developed and compliant with regulations (FDA, AAFCO).Maintain accurate records of all technical work and documentation.Support overall timeline development and project management initiatives.Recipe for SuccessAn innovator who gets excited by creative thinking and bringing new products to lifeComfortable in an active manufacturing/production plant environmentA curious personality who likes to dive deep into the "why" and "how" to continually understand and improve processesEnjoy staying up-to-date on current food and nutrition technologies and ingredientsCollaborator who thrives on teamwork and maintains the "make it happen" spiritAnimal Science and nutrition: Companion animal nutrition, animal science, pet food formulationFood Science: meat science, food rheology, experimental design, statisticsFood Engineering: mass and energy balance, thermodynamics, statisticsHighly organized and able to work and balance the needs of several projectsExperience RequirementsMinimum 1 years experience in research and development in the manufacturing industry, with a preference for food/pet food.Bachelors’ degree or higher, in Food Science, Food Engineering, Animal Science, Animal Nutrition or similar.Proven ability to manage multiple priorities at once while finding efficiencies in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environmentProven ability to work collaboratively with cross functional partners from several departments in the organization.Experienced with Microsoft software including Excel, Word, and related softwareThe Crump Group is committed to equity in employment and diversity. The Crump Group will provide an inclusive and barrier free recruitment process to applicants with accessibility needs in accordance with Americans with Disabilities (ADA). If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform The Crump Group of your requirements.