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Microbiome Research Scientist

Nestlé Purina

St. Louis, MO
1 month ago
$73,000 - $99,000

Job Description

Join Nestlé Purina as a Microbiome Research Scientist and lead innovative research projects that enhance pet health through nutrition. Collaborate with a diverse team of experts to explore diet-microbiome interactions and make a meaningful impact in pet wellness.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage research projects on diet-microbiome interactions
  • Develop innovative nutritional solutions to improve pet health
  • Collaborate with experts to study pet microbiomes
  • Integrate various data types to develop research hypotheses
  • Present results to stakeholders
  • Explore patentable possibilities

Required Qualifications

  • PhD in microbiology, microbial ecology or related field
  • 4+ years’ experience designing, implementing, and leading scientific projects

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in Nutrition knowledge and interactions between microbes, diet, and host health
  • Experience in statistical programming (R, Python, C, C++)
  • Knowledge in statistical and bioinformatics software (QIIME, MOTHUR, etc.)
  • Familiarity with multi-omic data types
  • Background in animal or pet studies

Benefits & Perks

401k with Company matchHealthcare coveragePerformance-based incentives