R&D Scientist

Peterborough Source: WhatJobs
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Overview

In this role you will lead the design and execution of weaning pig nutrition trials and analyze results to inform product development. You will collaborate with academic partners and internal experts to advance sustainable pig production. The position sits at the intersection of research and application, turning findings into practical nutrition solutions. You’ll work within a cross-functional team to drive innovation in animal nutrition.

Pay / Benefits

  • competitive salary
  • annual bonus
  • pension scheme
  • holiday allowance
  • professional development opportunities
  • collaborative international research environment

Responsibilities

  • Design and manage weaning pig nutrition trials, including protocol drafting and diet formulation
  • Process trial data and perform statistical analyses
  • Lead and support external research projects with universities and partners
  • Coordinate activities with R&D, Technical Area Managers, and laboratory staff
  • Assist with sample collection (blood and fecal) as needed

Key requirements

  • Hands-on experience in pig nutrition and performance research, especially weaning pigs
  • Master's degree or PhD in a related discipline
  • Strong experimental design, data management, and statistics knowledge
  • Experience with JMP, R, or similar statistical tools
  • Ability to communicate scientific findings clearly to internal teams and external partners
  • Experience across industry, academia, or research environments (including PhD/postdoc)
  • Practical experience delivering pig nutrition trials is highly valued
  • Strong communication
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Experimental design
  • Data management
  • Statistical analysis

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