Research & Developent Documentation Specialist

Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company's portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats, PEBBLES, Grape-Nuts and Malt-O-Meal cereal and Peter Pan peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray® Nutrish, Kibbles 'n Bits and 9Lives dog and cat food. Post also provides private label solutions to customers in pet food, cereal, nut butters and granola. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedInor Facebook for the latest news.

Post Consumer Brands corporate headquarters in Lakeville, Minnesota, is about 20 miles south of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Lakeville has all the benefits of smaller town living with access to everything a large metropolitan area has to offer. Join more than 400 team members collaborating on the two-building campus to help put breakfast on the tables of millions of consumers in North America. 

About the Role

The R&D Documentation Specialist plays a critical role in supporting food development and manufacturing by delivering accurate, timely technical documentation to internal teams and external customers. This role partners closely with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Sales, Packaging, IT, and EHS to ensure product documentation and customer specifications meet regulatory requirements, company standards, and customer expectations. You’ll also own the process for initiating and maintaining customer portals for our B2B business.

At Post Consumer Brands, you’ll experience the best of both worlds—big company opportunity with a small company attitude—where your work truly matters and your attention to detail helps bring trusted products to market.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely technical, quality, and regulatory documentation to B2B stakeholders, including Sales, Graphics, Packaging, EHS, and external customers.
• Maintain and update quality and regulatory documentation used in customer communications.
• Gather, validate, and enter product, quality, and regulatory information into customer portals and documentation systems.
• Own the setup and ongoing maintenance of customer portals in partnership with IT.
• Review and compare package graphics against product specifications and documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Respond to technical inquiries with clear, accurate, and customer‑focused information.
• Stay current on customer requirements and evolving documentation standards.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Big company opportunity. Small company attitude.
• A purpose‑driven culture focused on making lives better by making delicious food accessible for all.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Commercial teams.
• An inclusive, growth‑oriented environment where big thinkers are encouraged to make their mark.

Location & Travel

• This role is based at a Post Consumer Brands location.
• Travel is not expected beyond occasional business needs.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re passionate about accuracy, collaboration, and supporting products that families trust every day, this is your opportunity to do delicious work with a company that values both ambition and authenticity. Discover where you fit in—and apply today.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, or a related field (preferred).
• 1–3 years of experience in the food industry; quality or regulatory experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.
• Proficiency with documentation tools such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat, along with strong database skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical, scientific, and regulatory information both in writing and verbally.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to partner effectively with cross‑functional teams and external customers.
• A continuous improvement mindset with a passion for finding better ways to meet customer needs.