Royal Canin
Pet Specialist
Lewisburg, 오하이오 주
Everything we do is driven by our passion for pets. Across every role and every location around the world, our teams are united by a shared purpose: creating A Better World For Pets. As a truly pet-centric company, we put pets at the heart of everything—from the products we create to the care and expertise we bring to our work. Whether you’re in R&D, manufacturing, customer care, or any of the corporate functions, your contributions make a direct impact on the health of pets everywhere. We’re also deeply committed to the growth and development of our associates, offering opportunities to learn, innovate, and make a difference every day.
- Job Type: varies
- Level: mid-level
- Travel: varies
- Average Salary: $63K-$96K
Success Profile
What makes a successful Pet Specialist at Royal Canin? We look for the right mix of the following traits when speaking with you.
- Analytical
- Curious
- Efficient
- Responsible
- Results-driven
- Team player
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Purpose
Connect your passion for pets to the purpose: A Better World For Pets
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Health & Wellbeing
A comprehensive focus on your individual health & wellbeing
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Inclusion
A place where you can belong and be yourself
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Career development
Professional learning offerings, annual personal development plans, Mars University
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Attractive total rewards
Your financial wellbeing through a competitve salary and bonus plan
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Focus on sustainability
We invest in you so you can make a better world
What I love most about Royal Canin is how pet-centric we are—everything we do revolves around improving the lives of pets. It’s not just about creating high-quality products; it’s about living our purpose every day. At the same time, Royal Canin invests in us as associates, helping us grow, develop our skills, and find real meaning in our work. It’s inspiring to be part of a global team that prioritizes both pet health and personal development.
Christina Sermak-Frankowski People & Organization Director, Learning & Culture
The focus of this role is to work in a team environment to implement research protocols, provide cat and dog training and participate in daily care and management for the pets within the Royal Canin Petcare Feeding Facility. The role may include cleaning of the facilities, socialization, training, and exercise to provide optimal animal models for nutritional research.
What are we looking for?
AAS, BS or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline (the biological sciences, nutrition, veterinary, physiology, animal nutrition, biochemistry, etc.) is preferred.
Experience in Cat and Dog nutritional testing.
Data Collection and QC management.
Excellent Communication and Organizational skills
Good Laboratory Practices
What will be your key responsibilities?
Associate of the Protocol Execution Team
Completion of feeding trials and protocols (Palatability, Digestibility and Specialized Protocols). This includes all aspects of Panel Management (food preparation, feeding, weight management, body condition Scoring, fecal scoring, body weights, focused training, supply management, etc.).
Record requested data according to study protocols; verifying the quality and accuracy of the data being delivered back to the business.
Collection and preparation of biological samples according to study protocols.
Perform animal behavior and obedience training following the Mars Standards. This includes implementing behavior modification plans, training for research activities, and support for rehoming.
Monitor pet health (both mental and physical) for any veterinary and/or enrichment needs.
Responsible for assisting the Health Care Team in treatment and research collections as needed.
Responsible for following the Mars Quality Management System (QMS).
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
Ability to work in hot, cold, dry, and wet weather conditions
All other activities, tasks, project work, and responsibilities as assigned.
What can you expect from Mars?
Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.