Nutritionist

UNITED PETFOOD UK LIMITED; Llangadog; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

United Petfood is seeking a motivated graduate or internship-level Nutritionist to kick-start a career in animal nutrition. You will work onsite in an international R&D environment, focusing on developing innovative formulas and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a recently completed Master’s degree in Animal Nutrition or related fields, strong interest in pet health, and good English.

Qualifications

• Recent Master’s degree in Animal Nutrition, Food Science, Chemistry, or related field.
• Strong academic knowledge, curiosity and willingness to learn.
• Interest in animal health, nutrition, and pet food innovation.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and able to apply scientific principles practically.
• Organized and able to manage tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Good English communication skills and willingness to learn formulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative formulas based on deep knowledge of raw materials and animal nutrition.
• Analyze existing formulas to identify opportunities for health, cost, and quality improvements.
• Actively contribute to development of new products and improvements of existing ones.
• Monitor market trends, emerging ingredients, and consumer preferences to stay competitive.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across R&D, production, and quality.
• Manage formulation programs at recipe and ingredient levels, including pilot productions.

Skills

MS Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Animal Nutrition or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

This position is open to recent graduates and internship-level candidates who are looking to kick-start their career in animal nutrition.

We are looking for a motivated graduate or internship-level Nutritionist who is eager to start their career in animal nutrition and gain hands-on experience within an international R&D environment.

This job is fully onsite — we all work together in person, so there’s no hybrid or work‑from‑home option.

• You have recently completed (or are close to completing) a Master’s degree in Animal Nutrition, Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field.

• You may have limited professional experience, but you bring strong academic knowledge, curiosity, and a willingness to learn.

• You have a genuine interest in animal health, nutrition, and pet food innovation.

• You are analytical, detail-oriented, and keen to apply scientific principles in a practical, real-world setting.

• You are organised and able to manage tasks in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, with guidance and support from experienced colleagues.

• You are comfortable working with MS Office (especially Excel) and are open to learning formulation and database systems.

• You have good communication skills and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams such as R&D, production, and quality.

• You are flexible, proactive, and not afraid to ask questions or take initiative.

• You have a good command of English, as this is our working language.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative formulas: Create and optimize nutrition formulas based on deep knowledge of raw materials and animal nutrition, ensuring they meet the specific dietary needs of animals across various markets.

• Recipe optimization: Analyze existing formulas and identify opportunities for improvement in terms of health, cost, and quality.

• Innovation and continuous improvement: Actively contribute to the development of new products and the improvement of existing ones, ensuring that we stay ahead in the competitive pet food market.

• Market research and trend analysis: Continuously monitor market trends, emerging ingredients, and consumer preferences to ensure that product offerings remain competitive and innovative.

• Collaborate across international teams: Engage with production and R&D teams within the United Petfood Group to ensure consistent product quality and formula implementation across different manufacturing sites.

• Manage formulation programs: Manage formulation programs at both recipe and ingredient levels, including overseeing pilot productions and ensuring consistency in product quality.

What we offer

• A market competitive salary package that fits your needs and experience.

• A challenging position within a rapidly growing and dynamic organization.

• A company culture where entrepreneurship, a doer mentality, down-to-earthiness, and flexibility are central. We encourage career growth, allowing you to take control of your own development opportunities.

• The opportunity to take on a lot of responsibility and contribute to building qualitative products and streamlined processes.