Pet Nutrition (Intern)

About Us At Open Farm we are transforming the way people feed their pets, with a focus on producing premium, healthy food and treats, all ethically sourced from farm-to-bowl. Headquartered in Toronto and with team members across the US, Open Farm is one of the fastest growing CPG companies in North America. We believe that the best foods are made with consciously sourced, top-quality ingredients from farmers and fisheries who believe in doing good for all animals and the environment. Before you em-bark on this journey with us, learn more about the opportunity: We are seeking a motivated and passionate Pet Nutrition Intern to join our team. The intern will play a crucial role in supporting our Nutrition Team and Strategy. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience with real recipes, formulation logic, feeding guidelines, and research that shapes real products going to market. In this role you will... Work with our Nutrition Team and Head of Veterinary Nutrition, Dr. Moran Tel-Gavriel, to support Open Farm's nutrition strategy Get hands-on with real recipes, learning the formulation logic behind how our products are built Conduct desk research of peer-reviewed journals and apply your research skills in an industry setting Translate academic learning into commercial application, turning findings into practical recommendations for improvement Support product information requests Work on nutrition data-focused projects and conduct ad-hoc analysis to answer specific business questions Collaborate across the organization, including marketing, impact, nutrition, food safety and quality assurance (FSQA) and our pet parent experience team on strategic projects All other duties, as assigned What you will gain Real products, real impact: see your work connect to products that go to market, not just a classroom exercise A view of the commercial side of pet food: build a commercial mindset by understanding how nutrition decisions connect to business goals, customers, and the market Industry-ready research skills: learn to turn peer-reviewed science into clear, actionable recommendations for cross-functional teams Cross-functional experience: work alongside nutrition, FSQA, marketing, impact, and pet parent experience Project ownership: contribute to defined projects where you can share ideas and see them through We're paw- sitively excited about you because you have/are Pursuing a degree in animal/pet nutrition with a focus on companion animals, or similar background A strong understanding of companion animal nutrition Strong analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize peer-reviewed findings into actionable nutritional insights and communicate them effectively Able to digest and summarize peer-revi