Senior Scientist I - Fayetteville, AR

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We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.

Our purpose points the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

We’re here to better our world with biology.

Join us as a Senior Scientist I – Fayetteville, AR
Welcome to Animal BioSolutions, Applied Research!

We are dedicated to support the development of biological solutions that enhance health and sustainability in production animal farming. Our team consists of 10 experienced scientists and research associates based in Fayetteville (United States) and Lyngby (Denmark). As part of our team, you will play a crucial role in driving application research activities, working closely with contract research organizations, universities, and at our Fayetteville, Arkansas poultry research site. Your role will encompass a variety of responsibilities, including designing and running in vivo trials with external contract research organizations, as well as developing animal models and assays at our internal poultry research location. We emphasize close collaboration across functions, disciplines, and time zones, and provide numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth.

In this role you’ll make an impact by:

• Facilitating the development of new biological solutions for production animals (monogastrics) in cross-functional project teams

• Driving the design, analysis, and reporting of in vivo studies both in collaboration with external research organizations and universities (swine), as well as at our Arkansas site (poultry and animal models)

• Communicating your knowledge and research results both internally, externally, and via scientific papers

• Keeping up to date on swine industry trends and scientific literature within the field

• Developing gut health screening models

• Designing novel molecular/immunological assays to support projects and in vivo trials

To succeed you must have:

• A PhD within the field of swine nutritional physiology, immunology, gut health or similar with at least 5 years of experience

• Broad knowledge, and a proven scientific track-record, within the field of monogastrics

• A strong professional network with universities and research organizations, Industry experience is a plus

• Experience and interest in developing animal gut health models

• Proficiency using novel molecular and immunological techniques

• Familiarity with experimental set-up and in vivo study design

• Competency with statistics, data management and analytical software (e.g. SAS JMP, R or Python)

• Collaborative and open mindset

• A strong team ethic with good communication and networking skills

• The ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship currently or in the future

Location: Fayetteville, AR

 
Application deadline:  March 4th, 2025 

Expected salary range:   $100,000 - $110,000

Benefits you will enjoy:

• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution 

• Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time  

• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance   

• Healthcare savings account option with generous employer contribution 

• Employee assistance program  

• Parental leave  

• Tuition reimbursement  

• All benefits begin on your first day

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

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