Pet Nutrition Scientist: Formulation & Research

Nestlé Purina North America; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 71,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Nestlé Purina North America is seeking a Nutrition Scientist to assist in formulating new pet food recipes and refining existing products to meet nutritional standards. You will analyze consumer feedback, support palatability studies, and work with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate nutrition labeling.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a related field and at least 1 year of pet nutrition experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in a related field and knowledge of pet nutrition standards.
• 1+ years of experience in pet food nutrition, food development, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the formulation of new pet food recipes and improve existing products, ensuring compliance with set nutritional standards and regulations
• Conduct thorough research and analysis on pet nutrition, ingredient functionality, and market trends to support product development and formulation efforts
• Analyze product performance data and consumer feedback, providing actionable insights for product improvements and innovations
• Collaborate with the quality assurance team to ensure all nutritional claims and product labels are accurate and adhere to relevant regulations
• Participate in palatability testing and digestibility studies, gathering feedback and making recommendations for adjustments to formulations as needed
• Support senior nutritionists in coordinating projects, technical documentation, and communication with internal stakeholders, including marketing, research, and development teams
• Maintain the latest industry knowledge regarding regulations, nutritional guidelines, and best practices to inform contributions to product development

Skills

Pet nutrition experience

Education

Master's degree in animal nutrition, animal science, food science, or a related field

Job description

Nestlé Purina North America is seeking a Nutrition Scientist to assist in formulating new pet food recipes and refining existing products to meet nutritional standards. You will analyze consumer feedback, support palatability studies, and work with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate nutrition labeling.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a related field and at least 1 year of pet nutrition experience.