Poultry Modeling Nutrition Research Scientist - Puslinch, Canada - Nutreco

Nutreco

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Puslinch, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

TROUW NUTRITION IS HIRINGwe are looking to add a
Poultry Modeling Nutrition Research Scientist to our team in Guelph, ON.

Hours: 37.5

Salary:
$80000-$90000, depending on experience

Terms of Employment:
Permanent / Full-time

Benefits:
Eligible for bonuses and salary increases, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Care, Health Savings Account (HSA), Hospital Coverage, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP), Company's Retirement Savings Plan (RPP), STD/LTD

POSITION DETAILS:

Reporting to the Modeling Science Manager in the Trouw Nutrition Global Nutrition, Formulation and Model team, you will develop, maintain and support biological models which improve the nutrition and productivity of poultry species.

Incorporate new modelling approaches into existing models to improve their science, accuracy and applicability. Keep up to date with the latest scientific literature pertaining to poultry modelling
Help with the integration of poultry models into the various business units to ensure efficient utilization and maximum value across our poultry business, with particular attention to technical and training support
Work closely with Global Strategic Marketing and representatives from poultry segments of our global operating companies to understand and meet their business requirements for models
Maintain equations in the biological modelling environment and interact with a programming team
Conduct appropriate trials required to validate new or improved model components, and where possible present results at scientific meetings
Maintain and build a network of professional contacts through participation in industry and scientific associations

EXPERTISE REQUIRED

PhD. in poultry science/nutrition with a strong preference for poultry nutrition modeling (not statistical modeling)
Research experience in quantitative nutrition modeling
Programming competency in C# is preferable

HIRING CRITERIA
Important success factors of your career are your ability to build, motivate and participate effectively in project teams and your ability to function as a team player with mínimal supervision

Self motivated with good organization/planning skills;
A proven track record of excellent oral and technical writing skills in English;
Strong computer skills are required especially for MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint;
Demonstrate behaviours that are core to Trouw Nutrition values

We, in turn, will take great care of you through our commitment to continuous learning, supportive team and an attractive total compensation package that includes a bonus, competitive health package and retirement benefits

Our corporate values FEED your career: Passion | Inclusivity | Integrity | Trust | Curiosity. These values are engrained into our core and shape everything we do._