Poultry R&D Scientist & Project Lead – Hybrid

NUTRECO ANIMAL NUTRITION IBERIA S.A.; El Viso de San Juan; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9% bonus

Hybrid work model (3 days center, 2 at

Remote work

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Meal allowance

Job summary

Nutreco is seeking a Poultry Researcher with a PhD and ~10 years of nutrition research experience to advance sustainable poultry solutions. The role involves leading multidisciplinary projects, translating findings into commercial products, and collaborating with global teams at its El Viso de San Juan center.

The position is permanent and full-time, offering a hybrid work model (3 days at the El Viso de San Juan Research Centre and 2 days remote) with a competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• PhD in Poultry Science, Animal Nutrition, or a related field.
• About 10 years of experience in nutrition research in poultry, feed formulation, gut health, microbiology, etc.
• Experience managing research projects and translating scientific knowledge into practical applications.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Good understanding of the poultry industry and market challenges.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Designing, leading, and managing multidisciplinary poultry research projects from literature review to reporting.
• Driving research initiatives focused on poultry nutrition, gut health, performance, welfare, and sustainable production.
• Translating scientific discoveries into commercial products and solutions for customers.
• Developing and implementing innovative research methodologies and supporting the development of research technicians.
• Collaborating with commercial, technical, and scientific teams to generate new research ideas and opportunities.
• Presenting research findings at scientific conferences, industry events, and stakeholder meetings.
• Building and maintaining strategic partnerships with universities, research institutes, and industry organizations.
• Contributing to cross-functional and international project teams within a matrix organization.

Skills

Poultry research

Project leadership

Data analysis

Bilingual communication

Education

PhD in Poultry Science / Animal Nutrition

Job description

Nutreco is seeking a Poultry Researcher with a PhD and ~10 years of nutrition research experience to advance sustainable poultry solutions. The role involves leading multidisciplinary projects, translating findings into commercial products, and collaborating with global teams at its El Viso de San Juan center.

The position is permanent and full-time, offering a hybrid work model (3 days at the El Viso de San Juan Research Centre and 2 days remote) with a competitive salary and benefits package