Description:
Ruminant Nutritionist (Beef Focus)
Travel Area: Upper Midwest
Devenish is a leading Agri-technology company dedicated to improving animal performance, producer profitability, and sustainability through innovative nutritional solutions. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Ruminant Nutritionist with a beef cattle focus to join our growing team.
Benefits
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Health insurance with company contributions
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Health savings account with company contribution
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401(k) with matching
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Company-paid STD & LTD coverage
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Voluntary Benefits (Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, Life, Hospital Indemnity and Pet)
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Paid time off and holidays
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Company-paid life insurance
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Employee assistance program
The Ruminant Nutritionist will provide technical expertise, customer support, product development insight, and field-based sales support within the beef industry. This role works closely with customers, account managers, and internal teams to deliver nutritional solutions that drive performance and create value for producers.
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Develop expertise in Devenish technologies and nutritional solutions.
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Formulate beef cattle diets and rations.
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Assist with closeout reports and nutritional evaluations.
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Research and evaluate products, ingredients, and competitor offerings.
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Support internal teams to improve customer service and operational efficiency.
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Support existing customers while identifying new business opportunities.
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Evaluate customer needs and recommend nutrition programs and technologies.
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Work alongside Account Managers to deliver value-added solutions.
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Provide technical support and education to customers and prospects.
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Stay informed on industry trends and competitive products.
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Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and Technical teams on product positioning and educational materials.
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Identify opportunities for new product development and innovation.
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Participate in ongoing research initiatives.
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Lead monthly beef nutrition meetings.
Requirements:
Required
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Master's degree (MS) or PhD in Animal Science, Ruminant Nutrition, or related field.
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Minimum of 5 years of experience in ruminant nutrition, preferably within a commercial beef environment.
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Strong knowledge of:
- Feed ingredients and feed additives
- Feed formulation and manufacturing
- Beef cattle nutrition and management
- Production systems and animal health
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
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Ability to travel throughout the Upper Midwest.
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Experience providing customer-facing technical support.
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Experience working with feed companies, nutrition consulting, or livestock production operations.
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Demonstrated ability to develop and grow customer relationships.
