Full-Time

Senior Meat Scientist

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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
Biology Lab & Research
Biology & Biotech
Requirements
  • 8+ years of protein product development and commercialization experience
  • Advanced degree in Meat Science or a related field (Pet Food Industry experience or education is a plus!)
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Strong presentation skills to internal and external customers
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Detail-oriented and proactive
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong cross-functional relationship building skills
  • 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, including aspects of taste, texture, water binding, etc.
  • Agility in delivering exceptional product quality with a sense of urgency with high quality output is essential to the success of this position
  • Apply an advanced understanding of ingredient functionality in proteins and processing for optimal product development
  • Present innovative product concepts and inspire the organization on how we can improve our recipes
  • Work closely with Food Safety & Regulatory teams to ensure all regulatory, nutritional, labeling goals are achieved through development
  • Collaborate with Commercialization, Operations, and Supplier teams to ensure an efficient translation of product formulas to TFD production facilities
  • Acquire and apply new industry ingredient and equipment technologies
  • Educate internal and external partners on food trends, technologies, and processes especially in the meat industry
  • Act as a leader and ambassador for Product Development, R&D, and TFD
  • 50% travel required to production facilities and customer presentations

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 model allows customers to receive regular deliveries of fresh food, ensuring their pets have a healthy diet without the need for long shelf life. Unlike traditional dog food brands, The Farmer's Dog emphasizes the health benefits of its products, with many customers reporting improvements in their pets' weight, energy levels, and digestive health. The goal of The Farmer's Dog is to enhance pet health and well-being through better nutrition, while also providing convenience for pet owners.

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