Nutrition Scientist

Affinity; Barcelona; Híbrido; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A pet nutrition company in Barcelona is seeking a Nutrition Scientist to advance scientific excellence in pet nutrition. The role involves managing innovative research programs and fostering collaborations with international institutions. The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree and PhD, with a proven track record in petfood nutrition and strong research skills. This position offers a hybrid working model and various employee benefits.

Servicios

Hybrid working model

Flexible working hours

Ticket Restaurants

Pension plan

Fully equipped Gym

Breakfast and fresh fruit

Professional development opportunities

Pet-friendly office

Celebrations & Fun

Formación

• Proven experience in Petfood nutrition business, ideally with more than 2 years in a related position.
• Demonstrated knowledge on trials methodology and designing research projects.
• At least three scientific research papers authored.
• Fluent in English; Spanish, French or Italian highly desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Manage research projects within Affinity research programs.
• Develop food and ingredient science, test new ingredients.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with international research institutions.
• Support technical communication in product development.

Conocimientos

Animal Nutrition Science

Sustainability expertise

Interdisciplinary knowledge

Research and analytical skills

Regulatory knowledge

Educación

Degree in biological sciences

PhD in related fields

Descripción del empleo

Description

Your Role

We are looking for a Nutrition Scientist for the Research team, who will report to the Research Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for advancing scientific excellence in pet nutrition by managing innovative research programs that bridge science and product innovation. Passionate about generating evidence-based insights into cat and dog nutrition and ingredient functionality, fostering collaborations with international research institutions, and translating scientific findings into practical applications that enhance product development, nutritional guidelines, and sustainability initiatives.

What you will do

• Manage research projects within Affinity research programs and budget, developed internally or contracted with Universities or research centres.
• Work on developing food and ingredient science, testing new ingredients, developing new methodologies, performing strong scientific reviews.
• Ability to prepare new nutrition guidelines and technical positions of the company.
• Establish and maintain partnership with international research institutions and key opinion leaders.
• Present Affinity scientific communications to scientific congress and journals.
• Support Technical Communication in passing the information from research projects to new product development team and marketing.

What we are looking for

• Degree in biological sciences (biology, medicine, human and animal nutrition, food and animal science…) and PhD, related with pet nutrition, molecular biology, or food science.
• Proven experience in Petfood nutrition business, ideally with more than 2 years in a related or equivalent position.
• Have a demonstrated good knowledge on trials methodology and designing research projects. At least three scientific research papers authored.
• Fluent in English. Spanish, French or Italian are highly desirable.
• Availability to travel across our different locations and Research Partners.
• Essential Skills : Strong foundation in Animal Nutrition Science (In-depth knowledge of pet physiology, metabolism, and dietary requirements for different species and life stages), Sustainability expertise, research and analytical skills, interdisciplinary knowledge (a grasp of chemistry, biology, agronomy, biotechnology, and supply chain management), Regulatory knowledge (Understanding of food safety and environmental regulations in the pet food industry).

What we offer

• Hybrid working model
• Flexible working hours
• Ticket Restaurants
• Pension plan
• Fully equipped Gym
• Breakfast and fresh fruit
• Affinity University platform : Professional development opportunities for employees at different stages of their careers, acknowledging diverse career paths.
• Pet-friendly office
• Celebrations & Fun

If you don’t meet all the requirements, don’t worry. We value diverse backgrounds and encourage you to apply anyway. Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed! We cultivate an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. We firmly believe that embracing a variety of perspectives is integral to both our company’s success and the strength of our team. That’s why we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all.

Our Company

Affinity Petcare is more than an international petfood company. For more than 60 years, we have been dedicated to nourishing healthy bonds between dogs, cats, and people to make the world a better place. We are very proud of our innovative brands which include: Ultima, Advance, Brekkies, Nature’s Variety, Nature’s Menu, Natural Trainer, Libra, and more. Currently, we have over 1,200 professionals working for this purpose from Barcelona, Paris, Milan, and London, as well as 4 production sites through which we supply the 70+ countries where our brands have a presence. So, what are you waiting for? Join our team to leave your footprint! Want to know more about us? Follow us on LinkedIn for the latest updates and job opportunities. You can also follow us on Instagram to learn more about life at Affinity and hear from our team.