Job description
It’s an exciting time to be part of the iff familyIff applies expert science to advance market-driven, healthy and sustainable solutions for the food, beverage, dietary supplement and pharmaceutical industries.
We also use cutting-edge biotechnology across a range of markets to advance bio-based solutions to meet the needs of a growing population, while protecting our environment for future generations.
Today, we`re looking for more people to collaborate with us on world class animal nutrition and health solutions for a sustainable and antibiotic-free world.
This role works on developing new antibiotic replacement products leading to healthier animals and more sustainable poultry and swine production
Some of your activities will include:
Can design animal trials to show the health effects of new solutions (probiotics, phytogenic, enzymes etc) under a range of disease/subclinical challenge conditions
Provides in-depth knowledge of animal disease, infection biology, intestinal health, and immunology to r&d and technical teams working in the area
Plans and executes a significant innovation animal trial budget, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary group of university and institute partners globally.
Shows creative and original thinking in developing innovative solutions for the animal feeding industry.
Maintains an up to date awareness of all r&d activities in the area through literature review and industry and academic networking.
Designs and coordinates studies with partners and internal r&d teams, and actively seeks to enhance the technical know-how of danisco animal nutrition in the area.
Prepares protocols, analyses data, and produces reports on experiments.
Serves as a link between groups working on technology platforms and the application of those technologies into animal nutrition.
Performs as a technical specialist key account support activities as agreed from time to time.
Job requirements
Skills & experience include:
Phd degree in veterinary medicine, animal science or related subject with emphasis on infectious disease mechanisms or intestinal health in poultry or swine.
Demonstrated research experience in at least one of the following fields: immunology, intestinal microbial ecology, host-pathogen interactions.
First-hand experience with current laboratory techniques of intestinal health and immunology is required.
Manages internal and external resources to meet the goals of innovation projects.
Experience in co-ordinating and executing efficacy studies for registration purposes is beneficial.
Demonstrated working level understanding of statistics and use of statistical packages and affinity with big data analysis.
Demonstrated ability to communicate at all levels, externally and internally, including good presentation skills, reports and scientific writing.
Demonstrated innovative and creative skills in the way to achieve a new goal set.
Motivated to play a role in developing new products for more sustainable monogastric production
Methodical, systematic and accurate approach, with attention to detail and able to achieve deadlines with complex or new issues.
Team player in a multi-cultural environment and self-motivated.
Travel up to 10%
Preferred location near wilmington, de (usa) or leiden, nl
At iff, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potentialWe are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplaceVisit iff.com/careers to learn more about our equality policy.
