Senior Pharmaceutical Botanist

Nutreco Switzerland GmbH; Dortmund; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading animal nutrition company is seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Botanist in Dortmund, Germany. This role involves leading innovative research to develop plant-based feed additives, focusing on phytotechnology and microtechnology. Candidates should hold a PhD in Botany and have proven research excellence with experience in analytical techniques. The position offers a competitive salary and professional development opportunities, emphasizing collaboration within an international team.

Leistungen

Competitive salary package

Excellent pension scheme

25 vacation days plus Swiss public holidays

Unlimited LinkedIn Learning access

Qualifikationen

• Proven research leadership and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Deep expertise in pharmacology and natural product chemistry.
• Experience with fieldwork and plant specimen collection.

Aufgaben

• Lead scientific discovery to identify novel plant species.
• Establish analytical methodologies for bioactive compound characterization.
• Design and execute laboratory experiments for efficacy and safety.

Kenntnisse

Research excellence

Plant biology

Analytical techniques

Management experience

Ausbildung

PhD in Botany

Master’s degree with research experience

Tools

Chromatography

Mass spectrometry

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Nutreco Exploration is the ingredient Discovery & Development partner for Nutreco businesses.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Pharmaceutical Botanist to join our team. At Nutreco Exploration, we are committed to innovation and excellence in the field of animal production. As a member of our team, you will play a crucial role in driving our mission forward and contributing to our success.

Organization & Campus

Join our "Nutreco’s Garden of the Future" campus — Nutreco Exploration (NutEx) is the ingredient development partner for Nutreco's global animal nutrition businesses: Skretting (aquaculture) and Trouw Nutrition (land animals). We discover, create, and produce novel feed ingredients using two cutting-edge strategic programs: Phytotechnology and Microtechnology, improving the health and welfare of millions of animals worldwide through science-based, sustainable innovation.

From our campus in Arbon, Switzerland, we work as a tight-knit team of around 25 experts, collaborating daily in an agile, cross-functional setup. We are part of Nutreco — a global company with over 11,000 employees. We value curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning, and we believe strong teamwork drives better science and better business.

Role Focus

Make breakthrough discoveries in botanical feed science.

Join our cutting-edge team to pioneer the next generation of phytotechnology and microtechnology feed additives through our innovative EDGEOS platform. This senior position offers exceptional opportunities to lead groundbreaking investigations into phytotechnology and microtechnology, translating fundamental botanical expertise into transformative commercial applications that improve animal health globally.

Your Research Opportunities & Impact

• Lead Scientific Discovery
  Drive independent programs to identify novel plant species with untapped potential for PhytoComplex development
• Analytical Methodologies
  Establish innovative analytical methodologies for characterizing complex bioactive compounds using advanced techniques including chromatography and spectroscopy
• Experimental Design
  Design and execute sophisticated laboratory experiments to evaluate the efficacy and safety of plant-derived PhytoComplexes
• Complexity Science
  Pioneer complexity science applications to assess multi-compound interactions within PhytoComplexes and their holistic effects on animal welfare, health and performance

Collaboration & Translation

• In NutEx, collaboration drives innovation. You'll work closely with subject-matter experts across animal science, chemistry, marketing, and regulatory affairs to translate your discoveries into market-ready solutions for our EDGEOS brand.
• Lead scientific documentation and maintain detailed research records that contribute to patent applications and publications
• Present research findings to internal stakeholders and external scientific communities
• Support regulatory submissions for breakthrough phytocomplex innovations
• Provide guidance to team members on botany topics, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure seamless integration of processes and projects.

What We Offer

• What You Bring to Our Innovation Team
• PhD preferred in Botany, Phytochemistry, Ethnobotany or related field (exceptional Master’s candidates with research leadership experience considered)
• Proven research excellence with publications in peer-reviewed journals and laboratory leadership experience
• Deep expertise in plant biology, pharmacology, and natural product chemistry
• Advanced proficiency with analytical techniques including chromatography and mass spectrometry
• Strong management experience
• Passion for translating fundamental science into real-world impact
• Experience with fieldwork and plant specimen collection

What We Offer

• Opportunity to build your own research program within our innovation framework
• Support for scientific publications and conference presentations to advance your research profile
• Competitive salary package with excellent pension scheme
• 25 vacation days plus Swiss public holidays
• Unlimited LinkedIn Learning access and substantial professional development budget
• Dynamic, international work environment with exceptional colleagues
• Full-time on-site presence at our Arbon, Switzerland research facility enables deep collaboration with our tight-knit innovation team and access to specialized equipment.

Contact Information

Please contact us on our online application tool:

careers.nutreco.com/vacancy/1872/senior-pharmaceutical-botanist