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Senior Scientist

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Job ID 305439 Date posted 03/31/2025 Location : Pueblo Santa Fé, Mexico | Durán, Ecuador | Lomas de San Ángel Inn, Mexico Category  INVESTIGACIÓN Y DESARROLLO Job Status  Asalariado a tiempo completo

La grandeza y la escala de Cargill nos permiten generar un impacto positivo en el mundo. Nuestro propósito es nutrir al mundo de una manera segura, responsable y sostenible.
Cargill es una empresa familiar que ofrece alimentos, ingredientes, soluciones agrícolas y productos industriales vitales para vivir. Conectamos a los agricultores con los mercados para que puedan prosperar. Conectamos a los clientes con ingredientes para que puedan preparar comidas que a la gente le encantan. Y conectamos a las familias con productos básicos diarios, desde huevos hasta aceites comestibles, sal, cuidado de la piel y alimentos y combustibles alternativos. Nuestros 160,000 colegas, que operan en 70 países, fabrican productos esenciales que afectan a miles de millones de vidas cada día. Únase a nosotros y alcance su propósito más alto en Cargill.
Este puesto se encuentra en el negocio de salud y nutrición animal de Cargill, donde mejoramos la vida de los animales a través de una mejor nutrición. Nuestro equipo investiga, innova y crea soluciones que brindan resultados saludables para nuestros clientes.

Propósito e impacto del trabajo

The Senior Scientist  will apply innovative technology, solutions and new raw materials to help drive the development of new products and improved processes aligned with business objectives. In this role, you will support the team and advanced analytical knowledge to generate and analyze complex and critical data specifically focused on the nutritional aspects of aquaculture. #LI-ES2 
Location: Ecuador or Mexico

Responsabilidades clave

  • Develop, handle and execute research plans for the aqua nutrition area and targets aligned with the business objectives.
  • Troubleshoot nutritional formulations, nutritional designs and pipeline new product development.
  • Present ongoing work and findings to external audiences at conferences including the summaries and the nature and methodology of the research.
  • Independently handle complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.
  • Other duties as assigned

Calificaciones

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master in a field related to Aquaculture or Animal Nutrition
  • Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors and managers.
  • Confirmed working knowledge of scientific research principles, concepts, practices and standards.
  • Minimum of four years of related work experience
  • Fluency in Spanish
  • Fluency in English
  • Ability to travel up to 30%

Preferred Qualifications

  • PhD in Aqua Nutrition
  • Trial design experience
  • Experience with shrimp nutrition
  • Formulate Knowledge

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