Principal Scientist - Equine (open to remote)

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s animal nutrition and health business, where we improve lives through better nutrition. Our team researches, innovates and creates solutions that deliver healthy results for our customers.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Principal Scientist - Equine will explore, develop and implement new and existing solutions for the equine segment. In this role, you will conduct research to tackle ambiguous problems and provide technical expertise to develop new product solutions that are relevant for our customers and end-customers. You will develop technology and processes to create new capabilities and implement solutions to scientific problems, that align with whitespaces in the equine industry.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and execute on research protocols and yearly research plans in alignment with broad objectives in collaboration with other technical, sales and marketing leaders from the various markets to define annual study priorities

• Build relationships with research partners and monitor external research facility partners, ensuring a safe working environment, safety compliance and resource management

• Develop strong customer relationships at key accounts. 

• Support global teams on nutrition, formulation, new offering development (Research and Development of New Products, Services and Solutions) and technical support. 

• Interpret results of research trials or studies.

• Write reports to clarify and document conclusions and may present ongoing work and findings to external audiences at conferences including the summaries and the nature and methodology of the research.

• Other duties as assigned

• Provide expert thought leadership in your field and work with limited direction, using additional research and interpretation to identify issues or problems. You may provide direction to supporting team members and be a strategic contributor.

 

The expected salary for this position is $169,000 - $190,000. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal performance.

At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: https://www.cargill.com/page/my-health/mh-health-and-wellness to learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions).

Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree or other post-secondary degree

• Leadership and managerial skills

• Experience conducting research projects

• Minimum of six years of related work experience

• Ability to travel up to 30%

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate degree

• Experience working with equine feed ingredients and formulation

• Experience managing large projects

• Ability to develop and leverage consumer knowledge and insights 

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.