Agriculture, Analysis Skills, Animal Nutrition, Best Practices, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Computer Workstations, Cross-Selling, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Customer Training, Data Analysis, Detail Oriented, Develop and Maintain Customers, Driver's License, Economic Analysis, Farming, Field Trials, Marketing Strategy, Mathematics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Needs Assessment, Nutrition, Nutritional Values, Organizational Skills, Performance Management, Physical Demands, Product Development, Promotional Programs, Regulatory Requirements, Reporting Skills, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Sales Strategy, Seminars, Supply Chain, Time Management, Veterinary Medicine, Willing to Travel
Location: Bainbridge, PA (Travel required across the U.S.)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Animal Nutritionist to support our mission of creating superior products for healthier soil, plants, and animals. The ideal candidate will partner with farmers, dealers, and sales teams to develop high-quality feed formulations for cattle, poultry, and other production animals. As an Animal Nutritionist, you will help improve livestock performance, strengthen the food supply chain, and expand our animal feed market presence.
Experience working directly with farmers, dairy operations, or traditional agricultural communities is a plus!
As an Animal Nutritionist, you will be responsible for:
- Formulating balanced animal diets and rations to maximize growth, reproduction, health, and performance.
- Evaluating the nutritional value of feeds, supplements, grasses, and forages for various farm animals and birds.
- Monitoring feed formulations to ensure quality, safety, and health standards.
- Advising farmers, veterinarians, and agricultural partners on nutrition best practices.
- Assessing the economic and nutritional value of feeding systems.
- Conducting 3–5 field trials per year, including pre-trial planning and post-trial reporting.
- Leading seminars, field days, and educational sessions related to animal nutrition.
- Collaborating with producers and clients to understand market needs and performance goals.
- Developing new feed products and expanding existing product lines.
- Executing sales and marketing strategies to ethically promote company products.
- Staying current with nutritional science trends and regulatory requirements.
- Using IT tools to formulate diets, analyze data, and prepare reports.
- Investigating nutritional disorders and ensuring safe storage of feeds.
- Supporting internal teams to improve cross-selling opportunities.
- Promoting organic versus conventional methodologies when educating clients.
- Selling company products and maintaining strong customer relationships.
Animal Nutritionist Qualifications:
- Farming experience preferred.
- Relationship building skills
- Ability to read, write, and interpret work-related documents.
- Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to meet deadlines effectively.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
- Ability to interpret lab reports and prepare educational presentations.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
Animal Nutritionist Benefits include medical insurance, paid time off and holidays and bonus.
Animal Nutritionist Pay: Minimum starting salary of $55,000 annually, with higher compensation available for qualified candidates.
Working Environment
This role is based in Bainbridge, PA, with substantial travel across the U.S.—especially during the first quarter and during key regional seasons.
Mission & Values
Mission: Your trusted partner, creating superior products for healthier soil, plants and animals. Healing the earth and feeding the world – Better Naturally!
Values: Quality Integrity Customer Service Compassion Unique
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit or stand at a computer workstation for extended periods.
- Ability to travel long distances by vehicle.
- Capability to walk fields and farms, including uneven terrain.
- Adequate hearing (hearing aids acceptable).
- No known animal allergies due to frequent animal and farm contact.
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