A global leader in high-performance non-medicated nutritional solutions for animals, Jefo Nutrition Inc. markets its products in more than 80 countries and has offices around the world. Founded in 1982 in Canada on its philosophy Life, made easier, Jefo continues its mission to imagine, develop and share the next era of Precision Intestinal Nutrition®. Its subsidiary, Jefo Europe, is based in Carquefou, near Nantes.
Jefo Europe is currently looking for a Technical Engineer specializing in monogastric animals.
We are looking for a multicultural and multilingual professional, fluent in English and in the relevant local language (especially French, German, Dutch, or Danish, depending on location).
Are you passionate about animal nutrition and applied research? Join our Technical Team to lead R&D projects in monogastric nutrition, from study design to results evaluation, while developing scientific partnerships with universities, research institutes and technical centers across Europe, particularly in Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark.
Location: France or any European country (ideally Germany, Netherlands or Denmark)
Salary: To be discussed
Status: Full-time permanent position
Start date: As soon as possible
Position summary
The specialized monogastric technical engineer plays a key role in the development of applied research in animal nutrition. As part of the technical team, he or she is responsible for designing, monitoring and promoting scientific studies, in collaboration with internal teams, external partners and according to the company’s strategic objectives.
Overview of responsibilities
R&D project management – Monogastric specialty:
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Develop and monitor technical studies: define the issue, develop the protocol, monitor the study, collect and analyze data, write up and promote the results (articles and/or posters);
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Interact with the market managers team, particularly for the promotion of results (development of sales pitches);
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Participate in technical meetings with colleagues from different countries (presentation of results, discussions, collaboration on projects);
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Support the various services offered by this department;
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Maintain relationships with customers and external partners/service providers in the context of setting up trials and studies;
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Participate in technical meetings, scientific conferences, etc. for scientific monitoring and presentation of results.
Required education and experience
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Engineering degree or equivalent combination of degree and experience in animal nutrition;
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Significant experience (more than three years) in a similar position.
Technical knowledge
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Solid knowledge of animal husbandry and nutrition—specializing in monogastric animals (an affinity for swine is a significant asset);
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Proven skills in experimentation and data processing (statistics);
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Advanced level of English (spoken and written) is required due to the international scope of the company. In addition, proficiency in the local language (French, German, Dutch, or Danish, depending on the country of origin) is required.
Professional skills
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Ability to work independently while sharing work with colleagues;
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Proactive and able to generate ideas;
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Rigorous in analysis and organization.
Jefo considers all applications on an equal basis, including those from people with disabilities.
