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FEEDING BEHAVIOR SCIENTIST
JOB SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and performing the necessary work related to the canine
and feline Feeding behavior programs at the NP-PTC St. Joseph, USA facility under minimal supervision. The incumbent is expected to actively collaborate and communicate with the global Feeding Behavior and Petcare teams to ensure adherence to developed protocols and optimal program efficiency.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Develop appropriate techniques to measure pet sensory and feeding behavior as it relates to pet food acceptance, enjoyment and preference
Analyze the impact of genetics, age physiological state and other non-hedonic factors on pet sensory and/or feeding behavior
Utilize in-vitro and/or in vivo techniques to predict and explain a pet’s response to product characteristics
Design and execute the necessary experiments, up to and including pilot plant trials, to further company understanding of pet ingestive behavior as it relates to palatability and nutrition to assist in product development
Collaborate with the pet food flavor development and product development teams to monitor the impact of product changes on palatability performance
Design and execute control programs to assess response (acceptance and preference) of palatability panels, including corrective action plans
Collaborate with the PetCare Palatability Coordination Team for proper transfer and implementation of best practices relative to new methodologies and panel management
Provide business partners with necessary technical support relative to the discipline of pet feeding behavior
Train local scientists and technicians on Nestlé Purina palatability testing methodologies as appropriate
Effectively document and communicate research results and program updates to internal and external audiences through oral presentations and timely, written technical documentation
Knowledge of and compliance with the Animal Welfare Act and all procedures and protocols in the Nestlé Purina PTC Petcare Manual
Conduct all activity in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and all required Company policies and procedures
Maintain a safe, clean and sanitary work environment
Travel as necessary, domestic and international
Practice safety in the work area
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Keep current in scientific discipline
· Continue development of project leadership skills
· Additional duties as assigned
SUPERVISION GIVEN AND RECEIVED:
· Mentoring and guidance as required for assigned projects
· Ingestive behavior research alignment with PTC program
JOB QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, and Knowledge):
· PhD in an animal behavior discipline preferably in the area of ingestive behavior (e.g. appetite, food preferences, sensory control of food intake)
· Strong background in the use of research techniques, statistics and experimental design
· Capturing and measuring animal behavior from observational methods
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
· Fluent in English
· Must be able to manage multiple projects/priorities
· Good organizational skills
· Computer literacy
· Pro-active/Self-Starter
· Good sense of business/technical interrelationships
· Team player
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:
· Animal sensory (especially the chemical senses)
· Advanced knowledge of non-invasive behavioral techniques including neurophysiological techniques; example: FMRI
· Project management skills
· Impact of experience on food preferences
· Teaching experience
Send your resume or CV to: Daniel...@rd.nestle.com
JOB SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and performing the necessary work related to the canine
and feline Feeding behavior programs at the NP-PTC St. Joseph, USA facility under minimal supervision. The incumbent is expected to actively collaborate and communicate with the global Feeding Behavior and Petcare teams to ensure adherence to developed protocols and optimal program efficiency.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Develop appropriate techniques to measure pet sensory and feeding behavior as it relates to pet food acceptance, enjoyment and preference
Analyze the impact of genetics, age physiological state and other non-hedonic factors on pet sensory and/or feeding behavior
Utilize in-vitro and/or in vivo techniques to predict and explain a pet’s response to product characteristics
Design and execute the necessary experiments, up to and including pilot plant trials, to further company understanding of pet ingestive behavior as it relates to palatability and nutrition to assist in product development
Collaborate with the pet food flavor development and product development teams to monitor the impact of product changes on palatability performance
Design and execute control programs to assess response (acceptance and preference) of palatability panels, including corrective action plans
Collaborate with the PetCare Palatability Coordination Team for proper transfer and implementation of best practices relative to new methodologies and panel management
Provide business partners with necessary technical support relative to the discipline of pet feeding behavior
Train local scientists and technicians on Nestlé Purina palatability testing methodologies as appropriate
Effectively document and communicate research results and program updates to internal and external audiences through oral presentations and timely, written technical documentation
Knowledge of and compliance with the Animal Welfare Act and all procedures and protocols in the Nestlé Purina PTC Petcare Manual
Conduct all activity in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and all required Company policies and procedures
Maintain a safe, clean and sanitary work environment
Travel as necessary, domestic and international
Practice safety in the work area
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Keep current in scientific discipline
· Continue development of project leadership skills
· Additional duties as assigned
SUPERVISION GIVEN AND RECEIVED:
· Mentoring and guidance as required for assigned projects
· Ingestive behavior research alignment with PTC program
JOB QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, and Knowledge):
· PhD in an animal behavior discipline preferably in the area of ingestive behavior (e.g. appetite, food preferences, sensory control of food intake)
· Strong background in the use of research techniques, statistics and experimental design
· Capturing and measuring animal behavior from observational methods
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
· Fluent in English
· Must be able to manage multiple projects/priorities
· Good organizational skills
· Computer literacy
· Pro-active/Self-Starter
· Good sense of business/technical interrelationships
· Team player
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:
· Animal sensory (especially the chemical senses)
· Advanced knowledge of non-invasive behavioral techniques including neurophysiological techniques; example: FMRI
· Project management skills
· Impact of experience on food preferences
· Teaching experience
Send your resume or CV to: Daniel...@rd.nestle.com
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