Microbiome Research Scientist

Company: Nestl-- Purina
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: May 11, 2025

Job Description:

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.

Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.

POSITION SUMMARY

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 Microbiome Research Scientist, you'll contribute to the company's mission of advancing pet health and wellness through nutrition. This exciting role will focus on leading and managing research projects that explore the interactions between diet, the microbiome, and host health, primarily in companion animals (dogs and cats), with some research extending to ruminants and humans. The scientist will investigate how these interactions influence various aspects of pet health across different life stages, including puppies, kittens, adults, and seniors.

Propose, develop, and implement new ideas/activities/projects to strengthen scientific knowledge of diet-microbiome interactions and how changes in microbial composition and function influence companion animal life in healthy and diseased conditions
Propose, plan, test, and deliver innovative nutritional solutions that influence microbial ecology to improve pet health
Collaborate with external and internal experts applying and integrating a variety of experimental, computational, and statistical methods to study pet microbiomes
Integrate metabolomics, transcriptomics, and other clinical information with microbiome data to develop and test nutrition-research hypotheses
Integrate scientific knowledge with an understanding of the business reality and needs that will impact the business Innovation & Renovation pipelines in this field
Present results/methods in written and oral form to internal and external stakeholders
Explore patentable possibilities and alignment with regulatory requirements
Assist project leaders in interpretation of microbiome data

Requirements

PhD in microbiology, microbial ecology or related field
4+ years' experience designing, implementing, and leading scientific projects from early research discovery to end points.

Other

Experience in Nutrition knowledge and in interactions between microbes, diet, and host health is preferred
Experience in statistical programming and programming languages (R, Python, C, C++ preferred) is preferred
Ability to contribute to the data flow from sequence data to biological interpretation preferably with knowledge and experience in statistical and bioinformatics software (QIIME, MOTHUR, USEARCH, LEfSe, etc.). is preferred
Familiarity with multi-omic data types (metagenomics, metatranscriptomics, metabolomics, etc.) and data analysis methods is preferred
Background in animal or pet studies is preferred
Ability to travel up to 10%

The approximate pay range for this position is $73,000 to $99,000. 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 background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position. Nestl-- 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. Learn more at About Us - Nestl-- Careers (nestlejobs.com).

REQUISITION ID:

349117

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 Nestl--. 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. Nestl-- seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestl-- home.

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