Job opening for Dairy Nutrition Scientist at Godrej

Position: Dairy/Cattle Nutrition Scientist

Company: Godrej Group

Location: Nashik, Maharashtra, India

Job Description:
About Godrej Agrovet:
Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL) is a diverse agri-business dedicated to enhancing Indian farmers’ productivity. With a focus on research and development, GAVL leads in Animal Feed, Crop Protection, Oil Palm, Dairy, Poultry, and Processed Foods. We have a pan-India presence, annually selling over a million tons of high-quality animal feed and cutting-edge nutrition products. Join us in our mission to sustainably increase crop and livestock yields.

Designation: Dairy/Cattle Nutrition Scientist

Location: Nashik, Maharashtra

Job Purpose:
Managing Dairy/Cattle Nutrition

Roles & Responsibilities:

Generate and develop innovative ideas and concepts for the benefit of the business.
Analyze market situations and product performance, upgrading products accordingly.
Lead projects, plan and execute in vitro studies and in vivo trials, correlating data with market situations.
Plan and conduct feeding studies in dairy animals (calf, heifer, and lactating).
Contribute to new product development in collaboration with the commercial team.
Experiment with feed formulation and monitor experimental farms, making daily and weekly observations.
Record, analyze, and interpret data, applying statistics to draw insights.
Guide and coordinate with the laboratory team, contributing to research activities.
Stay informed about the latest technical and scientific developments in animal nutrition and feed science.

Position Requirements:

Expertise in ruminant nutrition with knowledge of physiology and biochemistry.
Awareness of the cattle feed industry, feed ingredients, and specifications.
Ability to analyze and interpret data and observations.
Understanding of the techno-commercial approach in animal nutrition.
Knowledge of farm management, including day-to-day monitoring of experimental dairy farms.

Educational Qualification:
MVSC or PhD (preferably) in Animal Nutrition and allied sciences

Experience:
2 to 3 years of active field experience in dairy cattle nutrition, preferably in the industry. Higher experiences considered preferentially.

Skills:

Research acumen and data interpretation.

Reporting Structure:
Reporting to Head R&D (NGCARD)

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An inclusive Godrej:
At Godrej, diversity is ingrained in our DNA. We are an equal opportunities employer, fostering innovation and growth through a diverse team. We do not tolerate discrimination based on nationality, race, color, religion, caste, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status. Join us in promoting equal opportunities for all team members. Apply now! We look forward to meeting you.