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Nutritionist (Pet Food)

Nestlé Purina
St. Louis, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 1/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/23/2025

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

Position Summary


A Nutritionist on the Technical Application Group is an individual contributor who plays a critical role in developing and implementing nutritional solutions for both existing and new pet food products. You will apply your knowledge of pet nutrition to enhance product formulations, ensuring they meet nutritional standards and regulatory requirements.


  • 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 and research and development teams.
  • Maintain the latest industry knowledge regarding regulations, nutritional guidelines, and best practices to inform contributions to product development.
  • Proactively adjust and recommend enhancements to processes and systems to improve effectiveness within the job area.


Requirements

  • Master's degree in animal nutrition, animal science, food science, or a related field.
  • 1 years of experience in pet food nutrition, food development, or a related discipline


REQUISITION ID

335662


It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.


The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

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