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.