Nutritionist

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. Position Summary 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. 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 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 The approximate pay range for this position is $70,510 to $99,450. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including, but not limited to knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location. Nestle offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home. The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at . Job Requisition: 415101