Sr Scientist

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•St. Louis, MO

10d•$97,000 - $133,000

About The Position

Together, our Research & Product Development team is driven by a shared passion for pets and people. We have the extraordinary opportunity to innovate and develop products that improve pet wellness while remaining pioneers in the industry. We take pride in representing our portfolio of industry firsts with over 500 scientists including nutritionists, chemists, immunologists, microbiologists, veterinarians, and more. We collaborate to bring our ideas to life and make a meaningful impact with an emphasis on safety and sustainability. Join us in this exhilarating journey where innovation knows no bounds, and together, we’ll shape the future of petcare. As a Senior Scientist, Biochemistry & Clinical Translation, you’ll play a critical role within Research & Development (R&D), leading hypothesis-driven research that translates early stage innovation into meaningful outcomes for pet health, product innovation, and business impact. Come prepared to lead the design and execution of scientific research, contributing to advancing Purina’s scientific leadership and ensure discoveries are effectively translated into scalable solutions that support lifelong pet health.

Requirements

PhD in Biochemistry, molecular biology, animal science or a related scientific discipline
Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)/DVM equivalent or experience in applying science to animal health and nutrition
8+ years of experience in academia, or clinical research with a focus on translational science
5+ years of experience in biochemistry with experience in biomarker research, metabolic pathways, multi-omics integration and systems biology
3+ years of experience conducting hypothesis-driven research from design through execution and interpretation

Nice To Haves

Scientific and technical expertise is preferred
Leadership and proven collaboration abilities is preferred
Communication and proven impact within an organization is preferred

Responsibilities

Design and lead hypothesis-driven research including defining clinically relevant endpoints, experimental design, data generation, and analysis to advance pet health innovation
Apply deep expertise in biochemistry and related scientific disciplines to translate findings into actionable, evidence-based insights that inform veterinary medicine, product development, and business decisions
Contribute to and lead research projects, ensuring effective planning, data integration, and timely communication of results
Partner cross-functionally with product development, manufacturing, and commercial teams to apply research in real-world settings
Integrate and synthesize complex datasets into clear, scientifically sound conclusions
Communicate scientific insights effectively both at scientific forums and to non-technical audiences, consolidating those into patents and scientific publications
Collaborate with external academic partners, research networks, and key opinion leaders to advance knowledge and validate findings
Mentor and develop junior scientists, contributing to knowledge sharing and scientific capability building