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NORPEL Careers

Food Scientist

New Bedford, MA · On-site

$90 - $120/hr

... or pet food manufacturing environments with established food safety, regulatory, and quality systemsHands-on experience with meat, poultry, and/or seafood proteins, including emulsified and ...

Alphia

Food Scientist

Ogden, UT · On-site

JOB PURPOSE: Alphia, one of the nation's leading custom pet food manufacturing companies, is looking for a skilled Food Scientist. The Food Scientist is responsible for managing research and ...

Alphia

Food Scientist

Ogden, UT · On-site

JOB PURPOSE: Alphia, one of the nation's leading custom pet food manufacturing companies, is looking for a skilled Food Scientist. The Food Scientist is responsible for managing research and ...

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How much do weekend pet food manufacturing jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend pet food manufacturing in the United States is $16.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Weekend Pet Food Manufacturing vs Weekend Pet Food Packaging Worker?

AspectWeekend Pet Food ManufacturingWeekend Pet Food Packaging Worker
Primary RoleOversees production processes, mixes ingredients, operates manufacturing equipmentHandles packaging, labels products, prepares pet food for shipment
Required SkillsKnowledge of manufacturing machinery, safety protocols, quality controlAttention to detail, ability to operate packaging machinery, safety awareness
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plant, noisy, fast-pacedPackaging line, repetitive tasks, controlled environment
CertificationsFood safety, OSHA safety trainingFood handling, safety certifications

Weekend Pet Food Manufacturing involves overseeing the production process and operating machinery, while Weekend Pet Food Packaging Worker focuses on packaging and preparing products for shipment. Both roles require safety training and food safety certifications but differ in daily tasks and work environment.

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Food Scientist

NORPEL Careers

New Bedford, MA • On-site

$90 - $120/hr

Other

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Role Description The Senior Food Scientist will lead product development and technical innovation for marine and terrestrial protein ingredients used in pet food applications. This full-time, on-site role in New Bedford, MA involves designing and executing R&D projects, formulating new products, and optimizing existing recipes for performance, quality, and sustainability. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting laboratory trials, evaluating raw materials and finished products, performing sensory and physicochemical analyses, and maintaining detailed technical documentation. The Senior Food Scientist will collaborate closely with operations, quality assurance, procurement, and commercial teams to support scale-up, troubleshoot production issues, and respond to customer technical inquiries. The role also includes staying current on industry trends, regulatory requirements, and emerging technologies to help guide NORPEL’s long-term product strategy.QualificationsStrong foundation in Food Science and Food Technology, with the ability to apply scientific principles to protein processing and pet food ingredient development.Experience in Research and Development (R&D) for food or pet food products, including formulation, experimental design, and data analysis.Proficient Laboratory Skills, including handling analytical equipment, conducting quality and safety tests, and documenting laboratory protocols.Background in the Food & Beverage or pet food sector, with an understanding of processing systems, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Animal Science, Chemistry, or a related field.Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., FDA, USDC, EU) relevant to food and pet food ingredients.Ability to work on-site in a production environment, communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.Experience with protein functionality, emulsification, deboning, and extrusion or other thermal processing technologies is highly beneficial.Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Animal Science, Chemistry, or a closely related fieldDemonstrated research and development experience in food or pet food product formulation and process developmentExperience working in food, beverage, or pet food manufacturing environments with established food safety, regulatory, and quality systemsHands-on experience with meat, poultry, and/or seafood proteins, including emulsified and mechanically deboned productsProficiency in laboratory analytical testing, sample preparation, and data interpretation under safety and quality protocolsKnowledge of HACCP, GMPs, and regulatory frameworks such as FDA, USDC, and EU, and ability to apply them in product and process designExperience managing multiple R&D projects, including experimental design, data analysis, and technical documentation in a fast-paced setting #J-18808-Ljbffr

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