Formulation Specialist

About Our Company~ 

Ralco stands at the intersection of nature and science, delivering transformative solutions that help agriculture thrive. We bring together natural insights and scientific precision to solve the toughest challenges in livestock and crops. Our mission is simple: use our God-given gifts to provide producers with tools they can trust to improve efficiency, enhance health and increase sustainability across their operations. 

Nature offers the best solutions but turning them into effective tools requires expertise and innovation. At Ralco, we combine natural insights with advanced technology to create products that: 

• Target specific challenges with precision 

• Deliver consistent results in real-world conditions 

• Optimize health and performance for livestock and crops 

Our Mission: 

Steward our God-given gifts to perfect technologies that enhance the vitality of plants and animals for a safe and abundant food supply. 
 

Job Summary:

This role is responsible for managing and maintaining ruminant feed formulations with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with both nutritional standards and customer requirements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and skilled in cross-functional communication. Working closely with nutritionists, sales, operations, and purchasing, the Formulation Specialist will play a key role in delivering effective feed solutions to support both internal initiatives and customer success. The Formulation Specialist will support the Ruminant Nutrition team in creating cost-effective, high-performing diets and formulations while ensuring alignment with Ralco’s technologies and approach to addressing the industry’s greatest challenges. This job description is not meant to be all inclusive and duties may vary based on departmental and company needs. 
 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Manage, maintain, and reformulate ruminant product formulations in alignment with company standards and industry best practices. 

• Implement ingredient substitutions and rework formulas as needed to accommodate supply, nutritional, or cost considerations. 

• Formulate customized ruminant diets based on input from nutritionists, the sales team, and customer specifications. 

• Collaborate with internal teams to support economic projections for both Ralco and its customers. 

• Provide nutritional support through direct communication with nutritionists, sales representatives, and customers. 

• Assist technical staff in efforts to expand the customer base through formulation expertise, service support, and Ralco technology knowledge. 

• Coordinate with operations and the purchasing department to ensure formula feasibility and raw material availability. 

• Develop a deep understanding of Ralco’s nutritional products, services, and their application in various production systems. 

Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in animal science, ruminant nutrition, or related field. 

• ​​​​​​​Experience in ruminant nutrition and feed formulation. 

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex nutritional concepts to diverse audiences. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in economic evaluation and diet optimization. 

• Ability to work cross-functionally with nutrition, sales, purchasing, and technical teams. 

• Familiarity with feed formulation software and nutritional databases. 

• Aligns with Ralco’s Values and Purpose. 

• Values: Courageous Curiosity, Driven to Deliver, Master your Craft, Root for the Team, People Matter Most, Keep It Simple 

• Purpose: Ralco creates effective natural solutions that address agriculture’s greatest challenges 

Job Requirements:

Education:  Bachelor’s or master’s degree in animal science, ruminant nutrition, or a related field. 

Experience:  2+ Years ruminant nutrition and feed formulation experience. 

Competencies:  Attention to detail, technical expertise, data management, problem-solving, customer focused, collaborative, analytical thinking, good communicator.  

Physical:  The following activities are required as needed to perform the job function; lifting, driving, bending, climbing, carrying, and twisting. Confined space entry is not a required job function. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key work duties. 

Location:   Marshall, MN or Remote 

Travel:  This position requires travel between Ralco facilities, to customer locations, research trials, trade shows, and conferences. 

Pay & Benefits:

Wage:  $50,000+ based upon qualifications and experience 

Benefits:  Medical insurance, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, disability, 401k program match, paid                       time off, with other ancillary coverages and workplace benefits.