R&d Technologist

Actalent
📍 JANESVILLE, WI, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 22, 2026

Job Description

R&D Technologist I / II - 1st shift
Job Description
The R&D Technologist I / II develops and refines pet food formulations for large-scale production while supporting customers throughout the product development lifecycle. This role balances hands-on laboratory work with product design, process scale-up, and customer interaction. Initially, the position focuses heavily on lab-based activities such as sample preparation, ingredient handling, mixing, cooking, and cleaning to build a strong understanding of the products. Over time, the role transitions into a more office-based, customer-facing position that involves managing development projects, documenting work, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities

+ Develop, refine, and adjust pet food formulations based on customer requirements and feedback.

+ Collaborate with customers to understand product needs, performance expectations, and desired attributes.

+ Support product scale-...

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Job Details

  • Location JANESVILLE, WI
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date June 22, 2026
  • Application Deadline June 27, 2026