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FoodScience Corporation

<div>FoodScience LLC in Williston, VT, is looking to hire a full-time onsite R&amp;D Associate to support the research, development, and commercialization of innovative pet supplement products. This role contributes directly to the formulation, testing, and optimization of new products that support FoodScience&rsquo;s mission of helping people and pets live healthier lives. Would you like to join a company with a great culture, competitive benefits, and a supportive team? You might be the perfect fit.
FoodScience offers 9 paid holidays per year&mdash;including your birthday!&mdash;one paid week off during our yearly plant shutdown, and a competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) program that starts to accrue immediately. Our benefits include health insurance with options for a Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), life insurance, dental, vision, and a variety of other additional insurance options to fit your needs. Other perks include employee discounts and professional development. You&rsquo;ll work with a supportive, experienced team that wants to see you succeed.
This role works closely with Product Development, Quality, Operations, Marketing, and Regulatory teams to translate scientific research into safe, effective, and commercially viable supplement formulations. The ideal candidate combines scientific curiosity with strong analytical and laboratory skills to help bring new pet wellness products from concept through commercial production.
This is a hands-on, science-driven role with direct influence on product innovation and the continued growth of FoodScience&rsquo;s trusted pet wellness brands.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Do you dream of developing breakthrough pet supplements that make a tangible difference in animal health? Are you a scientific mastermind with a knack for translating complex research into innovative pet product formulations, and ensuring those formulations can be efficiently manufactured?
FoodScience is a leading force in the pet supplement industry, pioneering new formulations that address a wide range of pet health concerns. We offer a collaborative environment where you can leverage your expertise to create game-changing products that improve the lives of pets everywhere. As the R&amp;D Associate, working under direction of the Formulation Manager, you will be a key, hands-on partner in the product development and formulation improvement processes in the Williston Vermont facility.
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today! We&rsquo;re excited to talk with you.
 ABOUT FOODSCIENCE
Founded in 1973, FoodScience currently maintains offices in Williston, Colchester, and Waterbury, Vermont. Our team manufactures nutritional supplements for both humans and animals, and our mission is to help people and pets live healthier lives every day. We believe that a healthy work-life balance is key to your success and ours. We provide a competitive benefits package, good jobs and maintain a robust social responsibility program that supports the organizations that make our community vibrant, all while providing outstanding service that shines through in every customer interaction.
 QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Nutritional Science, or a related field with a strong focus on pet health and nutrition.</li><li>
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in pet supplement formulation (or related field), ideally with a proven track record of successful product launches.</li><li>
In-depth understanding of pet physiology, nutrient requirements, supplement interaction, and manufacturing considerations.</li><li>
Demonstrated expertise in translating scientific research into practical, commercially viable, and scalable pet supplement formulations.</li><li>
Experience working with various pet supplement delivery methods (tablets, chews, liquids, etc.) and their unique manufacturability challenges.</li><li>
Excellent understanding of current regulatory requirements for pet supplements.</li><li>
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to optimize formulations for efficacy, safety, and manufacturability.</li><li>
Impeccable attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.</li><li>
Proficiency in formulation software, research databases, and potentially manufacturing software.</li><li>
An unwavering passion for pets and their well-being.</li></ul>
READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
Your time is valuable&mdash;that&rsquo;s why our online application process is quick, simple, and easy to use. We look forward to speaking with you!
FoodScience provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, parental status, crime victims or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.</div>

R&D Associate

<div><div><div>FoodScience is seeking a Social Media Manager to lead hands-on content creation and organic social execution across our portfolio of brands. This is a creator-first role responsible for ideating, producing, and publishing high-performing, platform-native content that drives measurable engagement, brand awareness, and consumer connection.
FoodScience offers 9 paid holidays per year, including your birthday! One paid week off during our yearly plant shutdown, and a competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) program that starts to accrue immediately. Our benefits include health insurance with options for a Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), life insurance, dental, vision, and a variety of other additional insurance options to fit your needs. Other perks include employee discounts and professional development. You&rsquo;ll work with a supportive, experienced team that wants to see you succeed.
This role serves as the primary organic social content owner across multiple brands, responsible for content ideation, short-form video production, community engagement, and performance optimization. Success in this role requires strong creative instincts, platform fluency, production capability, and the ability to translate brand strategy into engaging content that resonates with modern audiences.
This is a high-impact, creator-driven role with direct influence on brand growth and consumer engagement.
What You&rsquo;ll Own
Content Creation &amp; Production Excellence<ul><li>
Concept, shoot, edit, and publish original short-form and static content across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest, and emerging platforms</li><li>
Develop platform-native storytelling tailored to each channel&rsquo;s audience and algorithm</li><li>
Write compelling hooks, captions, scripts, and calls-to-action that drive engagement and conversion</li><li>
Maintain visual and tonal brand consistency while adapting for platform nuances 
Manage a consistent content cadence across multiple brands</li></ul>
Strategy &amp; Calendar Leadership<ul><li>
Build and manage multi-brand content calendars aligned to launches, campaigns, and seasonal initiatives</li><li>
Identify trends, viral formats, and emerging opportunities and translate them into brand-relevant content</li><li>
Pitch creative concepts grounded in brand strategy and consumer insight</li><li>
Collaborate with Brand, Creative, Ecommerce, and Agency teams to ensure alignment</li></ul>
Community Engagement &amp; Growth<ul><li>
Actively manage engagement, including comments, DMs, and brand mentions</li><li>
Monitor and curate user-generated content opportunities</li><li>
Support influencer and creator partnerships through content review and brand alignment</li></ul>
Performance &amp; Optimization<ul><li>
Track weekly and monthly performance metrics including reach, engagement rate, video views, follower growth, and click-through</li><li>
Identify high-performing organic content for paid amplification</li><li>
Use data and insights to refine content strategy and improve performance over time</li><li>
Conduct competitive benchmarking and identify content gaps</li></ul></div><div>
Required Experience<ul><li>
3&ndash;5 years of hands-on social media content creation for consumer-facing brands</li><li>
A strong portfolio demonstrating original short-form video production (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube required)</li><li>
Proven ability to grow engagement and drive measurable performance through content quality and consistency</li><li>
Expertise in content creation tools (Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, Canva, or equivalent)</li><li>
Deep understanding of platform algorithms, trends, and best practices</li><li>
Working knowledge of social analytics platforms (Meta Business Suite, TikTok Analytics, YouTube Studio, Sprout Social, etc.)</li><li>
Experience in CPG, health/wellness, pet, or DTC ecommerce preferred</li></ul>
What Success Looks Like<ul><li>
Top-line revenue targets achieved or exceeded</li><li>
Margin goals met through disciplined trade spend and accrual management</li><li>
Sustained market share growth on Chewy</li><li>
Strong internal alignment and execution confidence</li><li>
Accurate forecasting and KPI reporting with proactive, actionable insights</li></ul></div>
A little about FoodScience:
At FoodScience&reg;, we have one important mission: Helping people and pets live healthier lives. For nearly 50 years, that has meant making the highest quality nutritional supplements and products, but it also extends to the care we provide our customers, the workplace culture we nurture and the local community we connect to. FoodScience&reg; is the research and innovation engine behind the trusted brands used by doctors and veterinarians. Their integrity and commitment are an extension of our own. It&rsquo;s all about helping our customers, our employees, our community and their pets thrive. Whether it&rsquo;s producing the highest quality, most effective nutritional supplements and products available, or providing a satisfying and engaging work environment, we&rsquo;re always focused on our endeavor to inspire healthy lives.
We provide a competitive benefits package and good jobs while maintaining a robust social responsibility program that supports programs and organizations that make our community vibrant all while providing outstanding service that shines though in every customer interaction.
FoodScience provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, parental status, crime victims or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.</div></div>

Social Media Manager

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