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About Your New Employer
- A long-established organisation operating for over 30 years, focused on developing naturally derived products for human, animal and plant health.
- A science-driven, innovation-focused environment where research excellence and creativity are encouraged.
- Work with a specialised innovation team on meaningful, market-focused projects that have real impact on animal nutrition and health.
About Your New Job
As the Research Scientist – Monogastric, you will be responsible for leading scientific research projects focused on digestion, mineral absorption and immune modulation in swine and poultry.
In this role, you will:
- Design, optimise and validate laboratory models related to digestion, nutrient absorption and immune response.
- Lead and implement in vivo trials in swine and poultry to assess product efficacy.
- Conduct data analysis, interpretation and reporting of experimental results.
- Prepare and publish scientific papers, and present findings at conferences.
- Collaborate with the innovation team, supervise junior staff when needed, and ensure laboratory compliance and equipment maintenance.
What Skills You Need
- PhD in a scientific field such as Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Biochemistry or Immunology.
- Experience designing and conducting both laboratory and animal studies.
- Technical skills in methods such as ELISA, rtPCR, mammalian cell culture, etc.
- Strong scientific writing, communication and data interpretation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively, prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
What’s on Offer
- Monday–Friday role with early finish on Fridays and a healthy work–life balance (39h/week).
- Competitive salary depending on experience, plus pension and 22 days annual leave.
- Opportunity to work on high-impact research projects with strong scientific publication potential and ongoing professional development.
What’s Next
If you’re interested in this exciting research opportunity, apply now or contact me (Patricia) for a confidential chat (21 235 9142)
If this role isn’t the perfect fit, but you’re exploring similar scientific or R&D positions, I’d still love to hear from you.
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