Job Title: Senior Technologist, Product Development (Research and Development)

Location: Orrville, OH
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (minimum 60% in-office, based on business needs) with up to 25% travel

About the Role

As a Senior Technologist in Product Development, you will leverage your scientific and engineering expertise, along with years of experience, to lead product development and qualification efforts for small- to medium-complexity business initiatives. This hands-on role spans the lab, pilot plant, manufacturing floor, and consumer-facing settings. Senior Technologists work independently to design and execute experiments, generate and analyze accurate data, and identify critical observations. You may also provide direction to others and lead cross-functional technical teams to advance projects from concept through execution.

What You’ll Do

Develop and execute test plans independently, generating reproducible and reliable data across lab, pilot, and plant settings.

Summarize key findings, identify unexpected results, and recommend next steps. Investigate problems and discrepancies with minimal external guidance.

Lead technical readiness for small- to medium-complexity initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered with accuracy and timeliness.

Communicate results clearly to supervisors, project members, and leadership through presentations, reports, and technical discussions.

Collaborate effectively across disciplines, functions, and with external vendors.

Provide mentorship and occasional direction to other technologists or technical staff.

Support the broader R&D team with additional responsibilities as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (BS) or higher in Science, Technology, or Engineering.

2+ years of product development experience (3+ years preferred). 

Demonstrated expertise in your technical discipline, with the ability to expand knowledge and skills at higher levels.

Strong organizational skills with critical thinking and creativity.

Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

Proficiency in establishing and adhering to procedures.

Commitment to working safely and maintaining high quality standards.

Strong time management and ability to work under moderate supervision within established processes.

Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in pet food and/or pet snack formulation and product development.

Familiarity with food processing technologies such as extrusion, baking, or thermal processing.

Coursework or background in nutrition.