Nutritionist – Pet Food Technical Application

About the role

Join Nestlé’s Technical Application Group in St. Louis as a Nutritionist, where you will develop and implement nutritional solutions for pet food products, ensuring formulations meet nutritional standards and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in formulating new pet food recipes and improving existing products while ensuring compliance with nutritional standards.
• Conduct research and analysis on pet nutrition, ingredient functionality, and market trends to support product development.
• Analyze product performance data and consumer feedback, providing actionable insights for improvements.
• Collaborate with quality assurance to verify nutritional claims and label accuracy.
• Participate in palatability testing and digestibility studies, recommending formulation adjustments as needed.
• Support senior nutritionists in project coordination, technical documentation, and cross‑functional communication.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of regulations, nutritional guidelines, and industry best practices.

Required profile

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

What we offer

• Performance‑based incentives and a competitive total rewards package.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage and additional benefits.