Research and Innovation Scientist II (Remote in USA)

PetLab Co. is the world leader in DTC pet supplements with 9-figure revenue, profitable and rapidly growing with ambitious plans for global expansion. We have a loyal community of loving pet parents and over 5 million happy dogs whose lives have been positively impacted by our innovative products. Our team is vibrant, fast-moving, and customer-driven where high-performers are valued and rewarded.

About the role

Reporting to our VP of Research and Development, you’ll play a key role in turning new ideas into scientifically grounded, commercially viable pet products. PetLab Co.’s mission is to become the leader in science-based pet supplements. Our purpose is to help companion animals through science and innovation, creating products that can make a meaningful difference to the lives of pets and their owners.

With an exciting and ever-growing pipeline featuring some of the market’s most novel ingredients and product formats, there is plenty of opportunity to bring fresh thinking into the business. You’ll guide new products from early-stage innovation through formulation, substantiation, testing, and launch. Your work will include ingredient reviews, product formulation, and lab testing, working alongside our senior scientists and external partners to bring new products to life.

You’ll also own a portfolio of products, research relevant ingredients, formats, markets, and category trends, and work closely with colleagues across compliance and marketing, as well as suppliers and manufacturing partners. We move and think quickly, so you’ll need to thrive in a fast-paced environment and be ready to roll up your sleeves to support the team wherever needed.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the formulation of new products for PetLab Co.’s product range, working alongside our R&D and NPD team.
• Reviewing and optimizing current products, including review of ingredient scientific data to assess suitability for new or existing formulations.
• Supporting partnerships with suppliers and co-manufacturers.
• Designing, organizing, and executing studies with suitable partner organizations to bring efficacy data into PetLab Co.
• Keeping up to date on relevant new ingredients and innovation within your area of focus.
• Working closely with compliance and keeping abreast of evolving regulatory expectations to ensure ingredient, label, and marketing claims stay compliant.
• Working closely with the wider cross-functional team to support the successful launch of products.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's of Science in a technical area including animal science and nutrition.
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience in product formulation, R&D, or a related scientific field.
• Experience with product formulation and/or new product development.
• Working knowledge of ingredients, their mode of action, and quality variance.
• Experience with R&D of early-stage, yet unproven ingredients.
• Experience in clearly explaining and justifying formulations and product formats.
• Project management skills, with hands-on experience contributing to the development and launch of new products, packages, and processes as a technical member of a cross-functional team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and learning agility.
• Experience collaborating with outside partners to deliver project requirements.

Benefits

• 20 days PTO excluding bank holidays
• Company Bonus
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Work Remote
• Monthly Uber coffee/bagel and lunch
• Monthly Internet Stipend

Pay

80k-100k plus bonus and benefits