Full-Time

Senior Meat Scientist

Posted on 1/7/2025

The Farmer's Dog

The Farmer's Dog

501-1,000 employees

Fresh, human-grade dog food delivery service

Food & Agriculture

Compensation Overview

$130k - $155kAnnually

+ Equity Ownership + Market Competitive Package

Senior, Expert

New York, NY, USA

Compensation range is based on NYC market data.

Category
Bioinformatics
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Biology & Biotech

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 8+ years of protein product development and commercialization experience
  • Advanced degree in Meat Science or a related field
  • Skilled communicator with the ability to absorb and distill complexity into simple terms
  • Detail-oriented and proactive
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships
  • Strong sense of curiosity and continuous improvement
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong presentation skills to internal and external customers
  • Adaptability and flexibility to focus quickly on changing situations and objectives
  • Attention to detail, organization, and solutions-oriented
  • Comfortable learning new data management systems
Responsibilities
  • Develop food products that deliver on quality, cost, and commercialization expectations
  • Lead decisions on meat block formulation and the blending of new and existing products
  • Deliver exceptional product quality with a sense of urgency
  • Apply an advanced understanding of ingredient functionality in proteins and processing for optimal product development
  • Present innovative product concepts and inspire the organization
  • Work closely with Food Safety & Regulatory teams to ensure all regulatory, nutritional, labeling goals are achieved
  • Collaborate with Commercialization, Operations, and Supplier teams
  • Acquire and apply new industry ingredient and equipment technologies
  • Educate internal and external partners on food trends, technologies, and processes
  • Act as a leader and ambassador for Product Development, R&D, and TFD
  • 50% travel required to production facilities and customer presentations
Desired Qualifications
  • Pet Food Industry experience or education is a plus!

The Farmer's Dog provides fresh, human-grade dog food that is delivered directly to pet owners' homes. The company focuses on creating personalized meal plans for dogs, which are prepared in the U.S. using high-quality ingredients that are free from preservatives and artificial additives. This subscription-based service allows customers to receive regular deliveries of dog food, ensuring freshness and convenience without the need for retail markups. Unlike traditional dog food brands, The Farmer's Dog emphasizes the health benefits of its products, with many customers reporting improvements in their pets' health, such as weight loss and better digestion. The goal of The Farmer's Dog is to enhance the quality of pet nutrition and promote the overall well-being of dogs.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$163.5M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing consumer interest in personalized pet nutrition aligns with their meal plan offerings.
  • Partnerships with veterinary associations enhance credibility and trust among pet owners.
  • Increased demand for sustainable packaging can boost their eco-friendly initiatives.

What critics are saying

  • Rising costs of high-quality ingredients may affect competitive pricing.
  • Increased competition in the fresh pet food market could dilute market share.
  • Consumer skepticism about subscription models may lead to higher churn rates.

What makes The Farmer's Dog unique

  • The Farmer's Dog offers fresh, human-grade dog food delivered directly to customers' doors.
  • Their subscription model provides personalized meal plans tailored to individual dogs' needs.
  • The company uses high-quality, preservative-free ingredients, setting them apart from traditional dog food.

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Benefits

Competitive compensation & equity packages

Health, dental, & vision

Parental leave

401k

Flexible PTO

Employee discount

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