Research and Development Nutritionist

About This Role

Researching and developing new nutritional products for animal feed is the core of this job. The role involves formulating diets for various animal species, conducting trials, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. It suits a nutritionist with a background in animal science or veterinary science.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor balanced rations for various animal species for research and innovations (livestock, poultry, aquaculture, etc.)
• Adjust feeding programs based on performance, production stage, and environmental conditions for research and innovations
• Conduct feed trials and evaluate product innovations, benchmarking trials, and product development
• Stay updated with industry trends and scientific advancements in animal nutrition
• Analyze nutrient content of feeds and raw materials
• Ensure feed formulations comply with national and international nutritional standards and regulations
• Provide technical support and advice to farm managers, veterinarians, and the sales group
• Deliver training to stakeholders on best nutrition practices
• Monitor animal performance (growth, reproduction, feed conversion, etc.)
• Prepare reports on diet efficacy, cost-benefit analysis, and health impacts
• Ensure all activities follow animal welfare, food safety, and regulatory guidelines
• Uphold ethical standards in feed formulation and ingredient sourcing

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Animal Science, Animal Nutrition, Veterinary Science, or related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in animal nutrition or livestock production and research
• Proficient in feed formulation software (e.g., Brill, Format, etc.)
• Strong understanding of animal physiology and nutritional biochemistry
• Analytical and data interpretation skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

About the Company

Universal Robina Corporation aims to delight everyone with good food choices.