Nutrition and Formulation Specialist

Nutrition and Formulation Specialist

The target location for this role is Land O'Lakes Corporate Headquarters in Arden Hills, MN, however this position can be remote (virtual) and located anywhere in the USA

This Nutrition and Formulation Specialist position is responsible for managing the technical services of the LabDiet® business.

Objectives will be established to meet various business and personal goals.

The position includes a wide scope of activities including but not limited to: formulating diets (TestDiet®) for use in biomedical research studies, creating and managing information databases (ingredient/diet within and outside of formulation software, specification sheets, necessary forms), virtual communication and consultation with researchers, aiding with pricing of TestDiet® products, working extensively with Richmond, IN manufacturing and company formulation teams, working closely with our Account Managers and distributors, solving problems, all in the effort to protect current business and prospect new business by accurately and professionally detailing the company and product line features and benefits.

Primary: Formulate custom diets for TestDiet®, manage business-critical databases, learn the manufacturing process at both Richmond facilities, support the LabDiet® business in a multitude of tasks.

Formulate and manage LabDiet® formulas in concert with the LabDiet® business and learn and explain the product line features and benefits to individuals as well as small and large groups.


* Work behind-the-scenes formulating TestDiet® products daily.

Work to grow the sales of LabDiet®/TestDiet® products to customers utilizing the sales histories of various markets, trends and projections, market intel, technical support, customer profiles, marketing plans


* Provide nutritional oversight and consultation to colleagues and customers


* Develop, maintain, and use various business-critical database tools


* Gain full knowledge of the products, ingredients used, formulation process and industry information regarding laboratory animal nutrition.


* Fully embrace the manufacturing process with the ability to accurately provide explicit detail to all levels in the customer base either via direct communication or group presentations at individual facilities or industry conferences.


* Respond to customer inquiries, problems, questions, and concerns in a timely, appropriate and positive manner.


* Learn and understand customer base to support biomedical research advancements.


* Learn and explain the product line features and benefits to individuals as well as small and large groups.


* Creatively manage the position out of home office


* Utilize non-travel time at home to formulate TestDiet® products; facilitate communications with colleagues, customers, distributors, manufacturing staff.


* Collaborate with cross-functional groups within and outside of company


* Maintain competito...