Beef Nutritionist
Job #: 167347
Location: IA
An established and well-respected U.S.-based feed company is seeking a PhD-level Beef Nutritionist to join its R&D and technical team. This is newly created position is a career-defining opportunity for someone who is ready to be the driving force behind a company’s product innovation and R&D direction while working cross-functionally with formulation, sales, and marketing teams.
About The Job:
- Serve as the in-house beef nutrition expert, driving product development and feeding programs
- Design and oversee internal and external research trials (30-40%)
- Provide technical support, formulate diets, and assist sales from the office (30-40%)
- Visit the research farm for protocol oversight and sample collection (10-15%)
- Occasionally travel for customer meetings, conferences, and technical visibility
- Stay cur rent on beef nutrition research and apply insights practically
- Support expansion beyond dealerships to integrators, feed companies, and direct producers
Reasons Why The Right Person Will Love The Job:
- Lead the revitalization of the company’s beef nutrition program.
- Direct access to a research farm with no third-party budget constraints.
- High-level visibility and the ability to make real, lasting impact.
- Deep roots in research-driven product innovation
- Work for a company going through exciting growth and generational leadership change.
- Join a supportive team with a culture focused on science, collaboration, and practical solutions.
- Competitive base salary depending on experience.
- Profit sharing, relocation support, and a strong benefits package.