Nutritionist

United Petfood; Llangadog; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Mentorship and guidance

Onsite team collaboration

Job summary

United Petfood in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated graduate or internship-level Nutritionist to start a career in animal nutrition in an international R&D setting. This onsite role offers hands-on experience and mentorship.

You will develop innovative formulas, optimize recipes, monitor market trends, and collaborate with international teams across production and quality. Strong academic background in related fields and good English are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Animal Nutrition, Food Science, Chemistry, or related field completed or near completion.
• 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.
• Organised and able to manage tasks in a dynamic environment with guidance.
• Comfortable with MS Excel and open to learning formulation and database systems.
• Good communication and collaboration with R&D, production and quality teams.
• Flexible, proactive and not afraid to ask questions.
• Good command of English; 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.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Detail-oriented

MS Excel

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Master's degree in Animal Nutrition

Tools

Formulation software

Database systems

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.