Animal Nutritionist 1
- Conduct research in nutrition and the growth and development for targeted farm animals.
- Generate new hypotheses and technology initiatives and develop these into research programs to develop new and improved products.
- Recognize company-wide as an expert in Animal Nutrition.
- Lead the continued development and improvement of technical capabilities in animal research.
- Be accountable for achieving multiple critical Research and Development (R&D) and commercial objectives.
- As a team lead in multiple technical areas in animal nutrition research, identify needs and opportunities, set targets and metrics, create and execute plans to continually develop and enhance R&D capabilities, both internally and externally.
- Lead the proposal, design, planning and execution of animal research projects.
- Train and mentor junior colleagues in animal nutrition as well as conducting animal research experiments.
- Manage project teams to ensure proper execution of tasks and timely delivery of defined outcomes.
- Actively acquire knowledge in the industry, customers, and products and apply it to improve the quality and performance of new and existing products.
- As a technical expert in specific areas, systematically organize research findings and proactively develop and share valuable insight with R&D and commercial teams.
- Using appropriate media and formats, communicate technical information effectively to commercial teams, partners, customers, as well as the scientific community.
- Assist commercial teams as well as customers in understanding the product characteristics and performance, varying applications, and optimal field evaluations to derive maximum benefits.
Education/Qualification/Background Requirements:
Required: PhD in Animal Nutrition, Animal Science or related field and 2 years of experience conducting animal studies to understand impact factors, such as nutrients and enzyme feed additives on the growth and performance of animals; in poultry species including breeders, broilers, layers and turkeys; and in managing projects which included managing multiple team members and must have one (1) year experience in the following: Concept 5 Feed Formulation software or Brill Feed Formulation software; Enzyme additives (protease, xylanase, and phytase); DOE methods to design poultry studies to evaluate product effects on animal performance, and nutrient digestibility; and SAS. And be certified in Feed Milling.
OR Employer will accept Master’s degree in Animal Nutrition, Animal Science, or related field and 5 years of experience in conducting animal studies to understand impact factors, such as nutrients and enzyme feed additives on the growth and performance of animals; in poultry species including breeders, broilers, layers and turkeys; and in managing projects which included managing multiple team members and must have one (1) year experience in the following: Concept 5 Feed Formulation software or Brill Feed Formulation software; Enzyme additives (protease, xylanase, and phytase); DOE methods to design poultry studies to evaluate product effects on animal performance, and nutrient digestibility; and SAS. And be certified in Feed Milling.
10% domestic and international travel required.
Submit resumes to: BioResource International, Inc., 4222 Emperor Boulevard, Suite 460, Durham, NC 27703, Attn: HR or via email at [email protected]. Must reference “Animal Nutritionist 1” when applying.