PawPots is seeking a Food Science & Nutrition R&D Specialist to lead the research, development, and innovation of high-quality, nutritious dog and cat food products. The successful candidate will formulate new recipes, improve existing ones, and ensure compliance with nutritional, regulatory, and safety standards. This role is essential to maintaining PawPots’ leadership in fresh, healthy food solutions for pets.
Responsibilities
• Product innovation: Research pet nutrition trends and ingredients to create new, healthy recipes.
• Competitive Monitoring: Track industry trends and competitor offerings to ensure PawPots stays ahead.
• Product Development Sourcing: Research tools, raw materials, and equipment in the market that support product development and production efficiency.
• Recipe Formulation: Formulate and adjust recipes using advanced nutrient calculators and software.
• Customized Nutrition Solutions: Tailor recipes based on individual pet profiles, dietary needs, and medical conditions to support health goals and ensure optimal nutrition for every pet.
• Product Development Trials: Design and run trials to ensure recipes are palatable, nutritious, and safe.
• Data Analysis: Analyze external and internal test results to ensure optimal product performance.
• Documentation: Create and update nutritional guidelines, ingredient lists, and product documentation.
• Quality Support: Assist in maintaining product consistency and solving production challenges.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with marketing, supply chain, and production teams to launch new products.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay up to date on pet food regulations to maintain product compliance.
Requirements
• Master’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Agricultural Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in food product formulation and nutrition.
• Pet and/or medical nutrition experience are a big plus.
• Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong teamwork and communication abilities.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related software.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is required.
• Passion for dogs and cats is a big plus!
If you are passionate about pet health, enjoy innovation, and want to play a key role in creating nutritious, fresh pet food, this position is for you!
Send your CV to careers.lb@pawpots.com mentioning Food Science and Nutrition R&D.
Company Description
PawPots is an online platform offering fresh, cooked, and customized meal plans for pets, complemented with Health-tech services to help pet parents care for their pets in a more convenient and efficient way.
Company Location: Mazraat Yachouh, Metn, Lebanon