Sr. Scientist Research and Development (Finance)
Sr. Scientist Research and Development
The incumbent is required to reside near the Purina Animal Nutrition Center in Gray Summit, MO housing state-of-the-art animal research facilities over 1200 acres.
The Purina Animal Nutrition Center, located in Gray Summit, MO, seeks a highly motivated and creative equine research scientist with experience in equine nutrition, exercise physiology, growth and development and/or microbiome research. A successful applicanthas the incredible opportunity to joina fully-funded and dynamic research program collecting data, synthesizing information and creating products related to equine health.
Equine Research- lead and conduct research to develop new products and programs resulting in significant gains in margin and/or customer base (tons) in equine feed for Purina Animal Nutrition. This position will include working very closely with the equine research director, the horse unit research team at the farm, and the technical, marketing and sales teams in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities in research will include ideation, experimental design, implementation and oversight of research, data management and interpretation of results. Excellent communication and presentation skills are required. Must be able to work independently and keep projects moving forward in a timely manner, on budget. The equine research unit is comprised of 70+ horses, a high-speed treadmill, 6-horse Equi-ciser, a cannulated horse herd, an award-winning breeding program, and automated digestibility and palatability feeding systems. Additionally, this role involves leading and expanding our MQ Microbiome Platform including state-of-the-art DNA sequencing, bioinformatics, ration balancing and recommendation platforms for Purina products.
Technical collaboration- work closely with the technical services team to develop/transfer formulas and all other supportive materials (specs, tag info, new ingredients, research results, etc.) for new products to prepare for launch. Support quality formulation work and research related to quality and plant initiatives.
Marketing support- assist marketing and sales teams in training, material development and product launches for new products, from an R&D perspective. Develop research reviews for new products and contribute significantly to Professional Horseman's Conferences, Purina Equine Veterinary Conference, Sales Training, and more.
Corporate and team engagement- work diligently to achieve goals, competencies and performance commitments while working collaboratively in a group dynamic. Interaction with other species' researchers is expected, as well as a close working relationship with the horse unit research team.
Required Education and experience:
- PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in Animal Science or related field with specialty in equine nutrition, exercise physiology, reproductive physiology, and/or microbiome science
- Experience as a Principal Investigator participating on multiple projects at a time
- Experience adhering to budgets
- Experience leading quality research in a team environment
Salary range: $105,040 - $157,560
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