Job Description:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our team as a Senior Pharmaceutical Botanist. At Nutreco Exploration, we are committed to innovation and excellence in the field of animal production. As a member of our team, you will play a crucial role in driving our mission forward and contributing to our success.
Join our "Nutreco’s Garden of the Future" campus —Nutreco Exploration (NutEx) is the ingredient development partner for Nutreco's global animal nutrition businesses: Skretting (aquaculture) and Trouw Nutrition (land animals). We discover, create, and produce novel feed ingredients using two cutting-edge strategic programs: Phytotechnology and Microtechnology, improving the health and welfare of millions of animals worldwide through science-based, sustainable innovation.
From our campus in Arbon, Switzerland, we work as a tight-knit team of around 25 experts, collaborating daily in an agile, cross-functional setup. We are part of Nutreco — a global company with over 11,000 employees. We value curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning, and we believe strong teamwork drives better science and better business.
Make breakthrough discoveries in botanical feed science.
Join our cutting-edge team to pioneer the next generation of phytotechnology and microtecnology feed additives through our innovative EDGEOS platform. This senior position offers exceptional opportunities to lead groundbreaking investigations into phytotechnology and microtechnology, translating fundamental botanical expertise into transformative commercial applications that improve animal health globally.
Your Research Opportunities & Impact
Lead Scientific Discovery
Drive independent programs to identify novel plant species with untapped potential for PhytoComplex development
Establish innovative analytical methodologies for characterizing complex bioactive compounds using advanced techniques including chromatography and spectroscopy
Design and execute sophisticated laboratory experiments to evaluate the efficacy and safety of plant-derived PhytoComplexes
Pioneer complexity science applications to assess multi-compound interactions within PhytoComplexes and their holistic effects on animal welfare, health and performance
Collaboration & Translation
In NutEx, collaboration drives innovation. You'll work closely with subject-matter experts across animal science, chemistry, marketing, and regulatory affairs to translate your discoveries into market-ready solutions for our EDGEOS brand.
Lead scientific documentation and maintain detailed research records that contribute to patent applications and publications
Present research findings to internal stakeholders and external scientific communities
Support regulatory submissions for breakthrough phytocomplex innovations
Provide guidance to team members on botany topics, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.
Coordinate with other departments to ensure seamless integration of processes and projects.
What You Bring to Our Innovation Team
PhD preferred in Botany, Phytochemistry, Ethnobotany or related field (exceptional Master's candidates with research leadership experience considered)
Proven research excellence with publications in peer-reviewed journals and laboratory leadership experience
Deep expertise in plant biology, pharmacology, and natural product chemistry
Advanced proficiency with analytical techniques including chromatography and mass spectrometry
Strong management experience
Passion for translating fundamental science into real-world impact
Experience with fieldwork and plant specimen collection
What We Offer
Opportunity to build your own research program within our innovation framework
Support for scientific publications and conference presentations to advance your research profile
Competitive salary package with excellent pension scheme
25 vacation days plus Swiss public holidays
Unlimited LinkedIn Learning access and substantial professional development budget
Dynamic, international work environment with exceptional colleagues
Full-time on-site presence at our Arbon, Switzerland research facility enables deep collaboration with our tight-knit innovation team and access to specialized equipment.
Our organisation:
Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and fish feed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Quality, innovation and sustainability are guiding principles, embedded in the Nutreco culture from research and raw material procurement to products and services for agriculture and aquaculture. Experience across 100 years brings Nutreco a rich heritage of knowledge and experience for building its future.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Nutreco is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Nutreco is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.
