Poultry Nutritionist — Layer Focus

DevenishNA; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Full benefits package

Vehicle allowance & fuel reimbursement

Travel and event support

Professional development

Access to global R&D resources

Job summary

Devenish Nutrition Ltd in the United States seeks a Poultry Nutritionist – Layers with PhD-level expertise to deliver research-informed layer nutrition, formulation services, and strategic customer partnerships.

You will work across Sales, Product Development, Research, and Marketing to improve flock performance, profitability, and product adoption through data-driven guidance and innovative Agri-tech tools.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Nutrition, Poultry Science, Animal Science or closely related field required.
• Demonstrated expertise in layer nutrition, diet formulation, and flock performance optimization.
• Experience with commercial layer operations and translating science into practical applications.
• Established network in the commercial egg or integrated layer industry is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop relationships with prospective customers and position Devenish’s consultation services as a competitive advantage.
• Deliver expert nutritional consultation and precision diet formulation to a portfolio of layer customers.
• Partner with Vets and Account Managers to provide technical selling support and co-develop proposals.
• Gather industry and competitive intelligence to inform Product Development, Research, and Marketing.

Skills

Layer nutrition

Diet formulation

Flock performance optimization

Commercial acumen

Communication

Data analytics

Digital tools

Education

Ph.D. in Nutrition / Poultry Science

Tools

Concept-5

BRILL

Format

Job description

The Poultry Nutritionist – Layers is a science-driven, consultative role at the intersection of nutrition, research, customer partnership, and commercial innovation. This position brings advanced expertise in layer nutrition to bear on real-world production challenges – delivering formulation services, technical guidance, and evidence-based recommendations that measurably improve flock performance and producer profitability.

You will serve as a trusted advisor to egg producers, feed mills, and integrated operations while collaborating closely with Sales, Product Development, Research, and Marketing teams. This is not just a technical role – it is a strategic position for a PhD-level scientist who is equally at home in a feed mill, a boardroom, and a data dashboard, and who embraces innovation as a tool to deliver exceptional outcomes for every customer.

Core Responsibilities

• Identify and develop relationships with prospective customers, positioning Devenish’s nutritional consultation and feed formulation services as a measurable competitive advantage.
• Deliver expert nutritional consultation and precision diet formulation services to a portfolio of layer customers, tailored to flock performance goals, production systems, and operational realities.
• Partner closely with Devenish Veterinarians and Account Managers to provide technical selling support, co-develop customer proposals, and strengthen confidence in Devenish’s product and service offerings.
• Gather and synthesize industry and competitive intelligence to inform Product Development, Research, and Marketing – proactively identifying opportunities to differentiate Devenish’s portfolio.
• Mentor and develop junior nutritionists and account team members, building internal capability around layer nutrition best practices.

Technical & Nutritional Operations

• Develop and maintain deep, current knowledge of Devenish’s full product portfolio – understanding the science and commercial value behind each technology, with emphasis on layer-specific solutions (hen day production, egg quality, feed conversion, gut health, bone integrity).
• Support feed formulators with the development of layer diets, ration balancing, and production closeout analysis.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations and customer service teams to ensure seamless, high-quality customer experiences.
• Identify and evaluate new product or service opportunities that address unmet customer needs in the layer segment.

Research & Product Development

• Actively participate in poultry technical and R&D planning meetings, helping define research priorities aligned to market needs and layer customer insights.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and Technical teams to create accurate, compelling, and science-backed marketing materials and product usage guidelines.
• Contribute to broader product development initiatives in partnership with the Devenish Nutrition team, leveraging field observations and customer data to guide innovation.
• Develop clear, practical product usage guidelines that empower customers and field teams to achieve optimal, repeatable results.

Technology as a Competitive Advantage:

At Devenish, we believe the best nutritionists are also skilled innovators – professionals who see digital tools not as overhead, but as force multipliers for customer impact. In this role, you will be expected to:

• Utilize advanced feed formulation software and modeling platforms to build data-backed nutritional programs tailored to each layer operation.
• Engage customers through virtual consultations, digital reporting, and real-time performance dashboards to provide a responsive, modern service experience.
• Stay current with precision poultry technologies – including flock monitoring systems, egg quality analytics, and feed formulation programs – and integrate them into your advisory practice.
• Share field and trial data back into Devenish’s internal systems to continuously improve product performance benchmarks and customer-facing reporting.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, diet formulations, trial data, and market intelligence using Devenish’s internal platforms.
• Submit regular performance summaries and territory updates as defined by the Poultry Technical Director.
• Utilize company-provided digital tools for internal communication, sample tracking, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Participate in product training, industry events, and Devenish team meetings to remain at the forefront of layer nutrition and poultry industry developments.

Qualifying Skills & Attributes:

Education & Experience

• Ph.D. in Nutrition, Poultry Science, Animal Science or a closely related field required.
• Demonstrated expertise in layer nutrition, diet formulation, and flock performance optimization across diverse production systems.
• Experience working in or alongside commercial layer operations – you understand the producer’s perspective and can translate science into practice.
• Established network of contacts within the commercial egg, pullet, or integrated layer industry is a strong asset.

Core Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional communicator – confident presenting complex nutritional science clearly to producers, nutritionists, sales teams, and executives alike.
• Strong commercial acumen – ability to identify opportunities, support the sales process, and build lasting client relationships.
• Genuine enthusiasm for leveraging technology – from precision formulation platforms and data analytics to emerging Agri-tech tools – to anticipate customer needs and consistently exceed expectations.
• Self-directed with outstanding organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple customer engagements simultaneously.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative, solutions-first mindset.
• Proficiency with commercial feed formulation software (e.g., Concept-5, BRILL, Format, or equivalent).
• Comfort using digital collaboration and reporting tools (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, shared dashboards).
• Ability to interpret and present data-driven performance reports to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Openness – and genuine excitement – for adopting new Agri-tech and precision poultry tools as they emerge.

What We Offer:

• A collaborative, innovation-driven culture built on science, integrity, and partnership.
• Competitive base salary plus performance-based incentives.
• Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement.
• Vehicle allowance plus fuel reimbursement for business travel.
• Travel and expense support for customer visits, industry events, and field work.
• Ongoing professional development, product training, and access to Devenish’s global R&D resources.
• A genuine opportunity to grow your career alongside a company shaping the future of animal nutrition.

Other:

Any other specific requests as deemed necessary by Management.

Devenish Nutrition Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community