Scientist (Production Level): Nutrition and Product Quality (Elsenburg)

Job Facts

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 4-year Degree: BSc (Hons) or BSc (Agric) in Animal Science
• Compulsory registration with SACNASP (South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions) as a Professional Natural Scientist in Animal Science
• Three years post qualification experience in animal nutrition research
• A valid driving licence.
• Working knowledge of the following: Programme and project management
• Scientific methodologies and models
• Computer-aided scientific applications
• Technical report writing
• Data analysis

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement farm animal research methodologies, systems and standard operating procedures
• Perform farm animal research data analysis and compliance functions
• Research and development
• Human capital development. It will be an advantageous to have the following: PhD in Animal Science (Nutrition), Proven proficiency in feed formulation and a record of publications in animal nutrition.