Research Scientist - Ruminant

Phibro Animal Health Corporation is a publicly traded, global organization with a rich history in animal health and nutrition as a manufacturer and marketer of medicated feed additives, vaccines, nutritional specialty products, and mineral nutrition. We strive to be a trusted partner with livestock producers, farmers, veterinarians, and consumers who raise or care for farm and companion animals by providing solutions to help them maintain and enhance the health of their animals.

About the role

The Research Scientist – Ruminant plays a critical role in developing and executing the beef and dairy scientific program for animal health and nutrition research at the Phibro Innovation Center. This role leads a robust, strategic, and coordinated research process focused on our nutritional specialty products (NSP) and medicated feed additives (MFA). The primary responsibilities include developing a deep understanding of various animal health and nutrition topics, designing and conducting experiments, collecting and analyzing data, writing reports, and drawing meaningful conclusions and future directions based on research findings. This role involves hands-on work with animals, individual feed systems, and occasionally farm equipment.

Responsibilities

• Research trial planning and execution.
• Develop and maintain a long-term R&D plan based on business needs and timeliness.
• Develop trial protocols and final study reports.
• Leverage the full capabilities of the Phibro Innovation Center to address specific research questions or hypotheses.
• Stay up to date with current research in ruminant nutrition (beef and dairy), microbiome, immunity, MFA, or other related fields in animal health, and incorporate relevant findings into research programs.
• Direct data collection and management of animal and laboratory-generated samples.
• Drive multi-disciplined teams of laboratory and field technicians for completion of animal and laboratory data collection and analysis.
• Support daily animal management and care, including feeding, treating, and aftercare of animals on study when necessary.
• Analyze data using statistical methods, software tools, and specialized techniques to draw meaningful conclusions.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all research activities, including protocols, regulatory documents, and research data.
• Write research papers, reports, or articles for publication in scientific journals.
• Present research findings at conferences or seminars.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and animal unit bio-safety level containment principles.
• Identify, develop, and implement innovative solutions to improve research outcomes.
• Other tasks as directed by management.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (PhD) in a relevant field of animal nutrition, physiology, immunology, or related discipline.
• Experience in conducting research in ruminants.
• Experience in a research setting involving experimental design and data analysis techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic research environment.

Skills

• Ability to analyze data or processes, report findings, and make recommendations.
• Able to analyze and recommend solutions to assigned research projects.
• Ability to perform statistical analysis on systems and projects.
• Ability to work with livestock in the form of animal husbandry and collection of samples in the confines of food animal production.
• Innovative thinker with scientific curiosity that has the ability to come up with new ideas, offer solutions, and new ways of working.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to maintain the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness and initiative.
• High degree of time management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities and projects at once.
• Advanced organizational skills.
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to communicate verbally and in writing with others in an objective and cooperative manner.

Key Competencies

• Accountable
• Collaborative
• Committed
• Communicating Effectively
• Composing and Writing Text
• Delivering High Quality Work
• Demonstrating Initiative
• Displaying Technical Expertise
• Driving for Results
• Evaluating and Implementing Ideas
• Following Policies and Procedures
• Innovative
• Managing Time
• Prioritizing and Organizing Work
• Problem Solving
• Supporting Organizational Goals

Physical Requirements

• Operations of laboratory equipment.
• Required to sit frequently.
• Required to stand frequently.
• Required to talk or hear constantly.

Pay

Compensation range for this position is $100,000.00 - $120,000.00.

Schedule

Monday - Friday (Standard Work hours)

Learn more about Phibro Animal Health's competitive benefits package.