Scientist Product Development

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.

About the role

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 Scientist, you’ll be responsible for supporting the development of new products and processes from concept through commercialization by planning and executing trials, experiments, and technical projects. Come prepared to partner cross-functionally with teams to deliver business-driven innovations and ensure successful project implementation. On our team, you’ll drive meaningful results through technical expertise, collaborative leadership, and a commitment to quality, safety, and continuous development.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and perform the necessary trials and experiments as required to deliver in a timely manner the development projects that meet the requirements of the regional business units and Global Strategic Business Units (GSBU).
• Provide product and technical input and assistance within the Research & Development Network and externally (e.g., with Marketing, Manufacturing, vendors) as required on low complexity projects.
• Participate and contribute on project implementation teams by assisting with hand-off from development through start-up and providing operational training.
• Provide effective project leadership, complete all required documentation and project reporting in a timely manner, adhere to Company policy on protection of patent rights and intellectual property, and ensure all appropriate documents and project records are filed.
• Effectively communicate results of development through oral presentations and timely, written technical documentation and reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related discipline.
• Willingness to travel 15%.

Pay

The approximate pay range for this position is $73,000 to $103,000 per year. Final compensation may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location. Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package.

Benefits

• 401k with company match.
• Healthcare coverage.
• A broad range of other benefits, which may vary depending on the position.

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