Senior Nutrition Scientist, Pet Wellness R&D

Nestlé S.A.; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Purina PetCare invites applications for a Senior Nutritionist in the United States to lead applied nutrition research projects that support product development. You will translate findings into claims and communications, and present insights to cross-functional teams to guide commercialization.

Requirements include a PhD in nutrition or related field, experience designing and publishing animal nutrition studies, and a willingness to travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• PhD in nutrition or related field.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and lead research projects aligned to Nestlé Purina’s strategic areas related to pet health through nutrition
• Translate research findings into product claims, technical communications, and commercialization opportunities
• Function as a project team leader including providing project leadership and completing required documentation in a timely manner
• Formulate research hypotheses, design experimental plans, and execute scientific studies
• Conduct all activities in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and all required Company Policies & Procedures
• Leverage veterinary and consumer insights to drive innovation that promotes health and wellness of dogs and cats
• Stay current in nutrition literature and intellectual property and propose new research approaches, methodologies, and technologies
• Publish research in peer-reviewed journals, present at key industry conferences, and participate in Nestlé Purina-sponsored symposia to introduce innovations
• Maintain collaborations with academic institutions, veterinary specialists, and external scientific experts

Education

PhD in nutrition or related field

Job description

Nestlé Purina PetCare invites applications for a Senior Nutritionist in the United States to lead applied nutrition research projects that support product development. You will translate findings into claims and communications, and present insights to cross-functional teams to guide commercialization.

Requirements include a PhD in nutrition or related field, experience designing and publishing animal nutrition studies, and a willingness to travel up to 10%.