Poultry Researcher
1 month ago
You can play a role in feeding the future sustainably
As a Nutreco company, Trouw Nutrition's mission is to feed the future. In a world with limited natural resources, our ambition is to meet the rising food needs of a growing world population in a sustainable manner.
Our Innovation Organization plays a key role in fulfilling Trouw Nutrition's mission. We drive the development and commercialization of innovative feed technologies and unique digital solutions. Our solutions are designed to sustainably optimize animal nutrition and animal health through all life stages.
Research & Development (R&D) is a part of the Innovation Organization, and within R&D is our Poultry Nutrition Research Team. Our team develops and creates novel nutritional solutions, including fundamental nutritional strategies, feed additives, and feeding programs targeting specific industry challenges to enhance productivity and producer returns.
Our work directly contributes to creating a more sustainable food chain, because our nutritional solutions enable farmers to optimize their farming business and make better decisions on animal performance and animal welfare, whilst managing costs.
We are an enthusiastic team with a wide range of projects - if this appeals to you as well, our poultry nutrition team would be excited to welcome you on board
Your Role and Responsibilities
As a Poultry Nutrition Scientist ( broilers focus ) you build sustainable solutions for our customers that enhance animal performance and production efficiency while enhancing overall health and welfare in the post-antibiotic era.
- Initiate, lead, and manage basic and applied multi-disciplinary poultry (layers / broiler) R&D projects including literature review, protocol design, data analysis, interpretation and reporting;
- Play an active role in developing an idea through to a commercial product
- Develop novel techniques for answering research questions and educate research technicians in their use;
- Generate new project ideas through interaction with colleagues in commercial and scientific environments;
- Present results at internal and external scientific meetings;
- Participate in cross-functional matrix-organization research teams;
- Forge highly-competitive external R&D collaborations;
- Maintain and build a network of professional contacts through participation in industry and scientific associations;
Desired competencies:
- Proven track record in research and product development and/or quantitative nutrition in the area of poultry nutrition and digestive physiology
- Good understanding of the poultry industry
- Takes responsibility for actions, projects and people; takes initiative and works under own direction; initiates and generates activity and introduces changes into work processes; makes quick, clear decisions which may include tough choices or considered risks.
- Speaks confidently; expresses opinions, information and key points of an argument clearly; makes presentations and undertakes public speaking with skill and confidence; responds quickly to the needs of an audience and to their reactions and feedback; projects credibility.
- Maintains a positive outlook at work; works productively in a team/matrix organization; handles criticism well and learns from it; ability to adapt to ever-changing business environment; ability to learn and grow outside your comfort zone.
- Accepts and tackles demanding goals with enthusiasm; identifies own development needs and makes use of developmental or training opportunities.
Your Qualifications
- PhD in Poultry or Animal Nutrition
- Proven track record in successfully managing multiple development projects.
- Superior planning and Project Management skills;
- Self-motivated and results-oriented;
- Ability to build, motivate and participate effectively in research project teams;
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, time management and organizational skills;
- Ability to function as a team player with minimal supervision;
- A proven track record of excellent oral and technical writing skills;
- Strong experimental design, statistical analysis (SAS) and computer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills are required;
- Fluent in English (writing and speaking), and knowledge of other languages is a plus.
In this fulltime position with our office in Madrid area, Spain, you will report directly to the Global Poultry Research Manager.
What we offer
- Competitive salary package
- Flexible working hours (08:00-09:30) and the possibility of WFH
- VISA and relocation package
- Personal development programs, online training, and opportunities to get involved in different projects depending on your interests
- Regular company and team events
Why work with us
Trouw Nutrition is a Nutreco company. Nutreco employs 12,000 people in 32 countries, and is a global leader in animal nutrition and aqua feed. Our advanced feed solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide.
Our mission, Feeding the Future, captures a big challenge: feeding 9 billion people in 2050. On the one hand, we need to make a significant contribution to meet the rapid increase in food demand worldwide. On the other hand, we need to find the right balance between realizing growth and making responsible choices for people and planet.
Working for Trouw Nutrition means that you play a role in feeding the future in a sustainable way. Our work is challenging, varied and rewarding.
Innovation is our core value that is deeply rooted in the business. We are determined to be the best at doing what matters most. This is why we develop the capabilities of our people and our organization. Our collaborative approach enables us to combine skills and resources to drive innovation and growth.
We are a caring company that delivers on its commitments to stakeholders through a balanced approach to people, planet and profit. We encourage an open culture with accessible managers, an international and flexible work environment with regular communication.
Our organisation:
Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and fish feed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Quality, innovation and sustainability are guiding principles, embedded in the Nutreco culture from research and raw material procurement to products and services for agriculture and aquaculture. Experience across 100 years brings Nutreco a rich heritage of knowledge and experience for building its future.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Nutreco is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Nutreco is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.
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