Research
Food Science & Nutrition R&D Specialist
PawPots
Mazraat Yachoua, Mount Lebanon Governorate, Lebanon
Full-time, Mid-Senior Level
Remote: No
Full-time, Mid-Senior Level
Remote: No
Company Description
PawPots is an innovative online platform offering fresh, cooked, and fully customized meal plans for dogs and cats. With a focus on using real, natural ingredients, we prioritize pet health and nutrition. Our offerings are complemented by advanced Health-tech services, making it easier and more efficient for pet parents to care for their pets. At PawPots, we combine convenience, technology, and high-quality nutrition to ensure pets thrive.
Job Description
- 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.
Job Qualifications
- 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!