Title: Research and Innovation Scientist II Location: USA/ Remote Position: Permanent Salary: $80,000 to $100,000 plus bonus and benefits About Petlab Co PetLabCo. 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. And it is the ideal place for an ambitious, hardworking, animal lover who wants to progress their career rapidly. 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. If that sounds exciting, we’d love you to join our pack! Your day to day will look a little bit like this… Supporting the formulation of new products for PetLabCo.’s product range, working alongside our R&D and NPD team. Reviewing and optimising current products, including review of ingredient scientific data to assess suitability for new or existing formulations. Supporting partnerships with suppliers and co manufactures. Designing, organising and executing on studies with suitable partner organisations to bring efficacy data into PetLabCo. 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 RequirementsWhat You Need… 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 requirementsBenefitsThe Good Stuff… 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 Petlab Co is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage all applications irrespective of gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, nationality, marital status, and disability. We believe that diversity is at the heart of innovation and we welcome passionate candidates from all backgrounds. Come join the family and see for yourself!
Title: Research and Innovation Scientist II
Location: USA/ Remote
Position: Permanent
Salary: $80,000 to $100,000 plus bonus and benefits
About Petlab Co
PetLabCo. 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. And it is the ideal place for an ambitious, hardworking, animal lover who wants to progress their career rapidly.
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. If that sounds exciting, we’d love you to join our pack!
Your day to day will look a little bit like this…
- Supporting the formulation of new products for PetLabCo.’s product range, working alongside our R&D and NPD team.
- Reviewing and optimising current products, including review of ingredient scientific data to assess suitability for new or existing formulations.
- Supporting partnerships with suppliers and co manufactures.
- Designing, organising and executing on studies with suitable partner organisations to bring efficacy data into PetLabCo.
- 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
What You Need…
- 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
The Good Stuff…
- 20 days PTO excluding bank holidays
- Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
- Short Term and Long Term disability Insurance
- Monthly Uber coffee/bagel and lunch
Petlab Co is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage all applications irrespective of gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, nationality, marital status, and disability. We believe that diversity is at the heart of innovation and we welcome passionate candidates from all backgrounds. Come join the family and see for yourself!
PetlabCo. is the world’s fastest-growing pet supplement business. Launching in December 2018,PetLab Co. has a loyal community of over 100,000+ pets and owners, who have had their lives positively impacted by innovative Petlab Co. products. Petlab Co. is a vibrant, fast-moving, and customer-centric team who value and reward high-performing players. It is an ideal place for a candidate who is ambitious, hardworking, loves animals, is looking to rapidly progress their career, and would enjoy working in a vibrant environment with smart co-workers and friendly office dogs! With a currently strong foothold in the United States, in the next several years, the Company intends to rapidly establish a presence across Europe and Asia. This exciting growth/hyper-scale will be underpinned by a continually evolving bedrock of proprietary product formulations that will improve pet and owner lives. Finally, the Company intends to continue to grow the value-add services and innovative products it provides to its enthusiastic community.
PetlabCo. is the world’s fastest-growing pet supplement business. Launching in December 2018,PetLab Co. has a loyal community of over 100,000+ pets and owners, who have had their lives positively impacted by innovative Petlab Co. products. Petlab Co. is a vibrant, fast-moving, and customer-centric team who value and reward high-performing players. It is an ideal place for a candidate who is ambitious, hardworking, loves animals, is looking to rapidly progress their career, and would enjoy working in a vibrant environment with smart co-workers and friendly office dogs! With a currently strong foothold in the United States, in the next several years, the Company intends to rapidly establish a presence across Europe and Asia. This exciting growth/hyper-scale will be underpinned by a continually evolving bedrock of proprietary product formulations that will improve pet and owner lives. Finally, the Company intends to continue to grow the value-add services and innovative products it provides to its enthusiastic community.
