Poultry Researcher

Belgium or the Netherlands |  €4000 - €6000 | Hybrid | 32 - 40 hours |

- Please consider that we can only hire applicants who currently live in Belgium or the Netherlands -

Location:
Apeldoorn/Heeswijk-Dinther, The Netherlands
or Drongen, Belgium

Are you passionate about poultry nutrition, specialty feed ingredients, and turning scientific insights into innovative commercial solutions?

Agrifirm is looking for a Poultry Researcher to strengthen our Global R&D Feed & Specialties team. In this role, you will focus on the development, evaluation, and technical validation of specialty feed ingredients for poultry. You will play a key role in translating scientific discoveries into products that improve animal performance, gut health, sustainability, and profitability.

You will collaborate closely with R&D colleagues, Category Management, Marketing, Commercial teams, universities, and external innovation partners.

Your challenge

As Poultry Researcher, you will be responsible for building the scientific foundation behind our (future) specialty ingredient portfolio.
Key responsibilities include:

• Identifying new opportunities for specialty feed ingredients, and nutritional concepts in poultry.
• Designing, coordinating, and interpreting poultry research trials
• Evaluating ingredients related to gut health, digestibility, feed efficiency, immunity, intestinal integrity, and sustainability.
• Developing technical proof-of-concept and proof-of-value for new specialty solutions.
• Working with external research organizations and universities
• Analyzing and interpreting experimental data and translating results into actionable recommendations.
• Supporting product launches through technical documentation, claims substantiation, and scientific communication.
• Monitoring scientific developments, emerging technologies, and market trends within poultry nutrition.
• Presenting results internally, externally, and at scientific conferences.

Our offer
We offer a highly visible expert role within Agrifirm's innovation and specialty ingredients activities, with the opportunity drive innovation in poultry nutrition projects across multiple business areas. You will work in an entrepreneurial environment where technical expertise directly contributes to business success. You will have the possibility to work from home occasionally, as long as you are at the office (Belgium or the Netherlands) at least three days a week. 

Furthermore: 

• An extensive introduction program;  

• A gross monthly salary between €4.000,- and €6.000,- (based on full time) depending on experience and work location (Belgium or the Netherlands);

• Plenty of leave days and flexible working hours;  

• Laptop and an iPhone;  

• Good secondary employment conditions;  

• Extensive development opportunities through our Agrifirm Academy.
  
  

Who are you?

• MSc or PhD in Poultry Science, Animal Nutrition, Animal Science, Veterinary Science, or a related discipline.
• Experience in poultry nutrition research, preferably involving feed additives or specialty ingredients.
• Work experience within an R&D department in a commercial organization is preferred;
• Strong communication, project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in multidisciplinary international teams.
• Excellent command of English.

Who are we? 
At Royal Agrifirm Group, we strive for an inclusive culture, in which all of our employees can say: “I’m a valued member of a winning team, doing meaningful work in an environment of trust.” Embedded in our company culture are our STAR values, representing not only what we value but also how we act; Sharp, Together, Ambitious and Responsible. We have the reach to bring different players and different worlds together. Combining the ideas, skills and knowledge of all of our employees enables us to be at the forefront of the development of new concepts, products and tools to deliver on our purpose; a responsible food chain for future generations.   
 

Ready to make an impact?
Join Agrifirm and help develop the next generation of specialty feed ingredients for poultry production worldwide. 🐔🌱

We'd love to hear from you!

At Agrifirm, we are committed to equal opportunities and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Apply though the application button or contact Sela Ford, Corporate Recruiter at  06 13 18 49 76 or s.ford@agrifirm.com. 

An online assessment is part of the application procedure.

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