Nutritionist
About The Position
Our roots were planted here in 1894, and we have since expanded to 24 manufacturing facilities nationwide. St. Louis, a hidden gem, offers a unique blend of big-city amenities and a small-town feel. Discover a rich culture, world-class schools, top-notch healthcare, and affordable living. With neighborhoods to suit every lifestyle, St. Louis is the perfect place to call home. Join us in this vibrant city, where we proudly work together to make a difference in the lives of people, our pets and the environment. As a Nutritionist in our Technical Application Group (TAG), you’ll play a critical role in developing and implementing nutritional solutions for both existing and new pet food products. With your expertise, you’ll enhance product formulations, ensuring they meet nutritional standards and regulatory requirements.
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 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
Benefits
- performance-based incentives
- 401k with company match
- healthcare coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
