Research and Innovation Scientist
US$80,000 – US$100,000 / yr base salary
Posted 8 Aug 2026
Advertised as “Research and Innovation Scientist II (Remote in the USA)”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Level
- II
- Expected experience
- 3+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Remote
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$80,000 – US$100,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyAnimal Science, Nutrition
Study levelBachelor's or higher
Title: Research and Innovation Scientist II
Location: USA/ Remote
Position: Permanent
Salary: $80,000 to $100,000 plus bonus and benefits
About Petlab Co
PetLabCo. is the world leader in DTC pet supplements with , 9-figure revenue, profitable and rapidly growing with ambitious plans for global expansion. We have a loyal community of loving pet parents and over 5 million happy dogs whose lives have been positively impacted by our innovative products. Our team is vibrant, fast-moving, and customer-driven where high-performers are valued and rewarded. And it is the ideal place for an ambitious, hardworking, animal lover who wants to progress their career rapidly.
About the role
Reporting to our VP of Research and Development, you’ll play a key role in turning new ideas into scientifically grounded, commercially viable pet products.
PetLab Co.’s mission is to become the leader in science-based pet supplements. Our purpose is to help companion animals through science and innovation, creating products that can make a meaningful difference to the lives of pets and their owners. With an exciting and ever-growing pipeline featuring some of the market’s most novel ingredients and product formats, there is plenty of opportunity to bring fresh thinking into the business.
You’ll guide new products from early-stage innovation through formulation, substantiation, testing, and launch. Your work will include ingredient reviews, product formulation, and lab testing, working alongside our senior scientists and external partners to bring new products to life.
You’ll also own a portfolio of products, research relevant ingredients, formats, markets, and category trends, and work closely with colleagues across compliance, and marketing, as well as suppliers and manufacturing partners.
We move and think quickly, so you’ll need to thrive in a fast-paced environment and be ready to roll up your sleeves to support the team wherever needed. If that sounds exciting, we’d love you to join our pack!
Your day to day will look a little bit like this…
-
Supporting the formulation of new products for PetLabCo.’s product range, working alongside our R&D and NPD team.
-
Reviewing and optimising current products, including review of ingredient scientific data to assess suitability for new or existing formulations.
-
Supporting partnerships with suppliers and co manufactures.
-
Designing, organising and executing on studies with suitable partner organisations to bring efficacy data into PetLabCo.
-
Keeping up to date on relevant new ingredients and innovation within your area of focus.