Job Description
Nestle Purina
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. Together, our Research & Product Development team is driven by a shared passion for pets and people. We take pride in representing our portfolio of industry firsts with over 500 scientists including nutritionists, chemists, immunologists, microbiologists, veterinarians, and more. As an Agricultural Services Principal Scientist, youll design, develop, support, and lead projects in our growing portfolio of agricultural research activities in the Americas. Collaborating across different teams, youll contribute on several projects with a particular emphasis on the use and application of microbiology, bioinformatics, and agronomy to develop superior products, secure supply, and improve sustainability initiatives. Drive discoveries and innovation in existing research activities in plant, animal, and agricultural system sciences Scout for, and engage with emergent genomic, bioinformatic, and digital technologies for application in the research portfolio of the Nestle Institute of Agricultural Sciences (NIAS) Stay up to date with the latest methods, trends, and developments in the field Develop and facilitate new collaborative agricultural sciences-related activities to further develop a relevant portfolio of value-added research activities between NIAS and new and existing partners and stakeholders in the Americas Build and maintain a strong internal network, foster relationships, and collaborate on research activities with key partners Communicate scientific discoveries internally and within the scientific community Act as NIAS single point of contact in growing new relationships and activities between the Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Nestle Research St. D. in agricultural, livestock, or environmental sciences 7+ years of experience in linking scientific progress to business opportunities and consumer value, combined with a good understanding of the role of agricultural biotechnology, bioinformatics, and agronomic practices on the resilience of agricultural production systems Bilingual in Spanish and/or French is preferred Proven experience in managing complex projects, collaborating, successfully with multiple stakeholders and across multi-functional teams is preferred International experience preferred Experienced with the communication of scientific information to both scientific and non-scientific audiences, including publishing in peer reviewed journals and /or scientific conferences Experience of working in a large organization with industry experience (agriculture, pet food, dairy, coffee, cocoa, etc.) Ability to travel up to 20% both domestically and internationally Nestle 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. To our veterans and separated service members, you’re at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestle. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.
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