Researcher

Are you passionate about advancing the understanding of Feed production and contributing to sustainable aquaculture practices? Skretting Aquaculture Innovation (AI) is currently looking for a Researcher Feed Production with an innovative mindset and sound collaborative skills.

As Skretting our mission is ‘feeding the future’. In a world with limited natural resources, our ambition is to meet the rising food needs of a growing world population in a sustainable manner. Working for Skretting means an impactful role in an international, dynamic environment with complex and diverse topics.

As a Researcher in Skretting Aquaculture Innovation, you will drive innovation in aquaculture feed production combining hands-on expertise with research to design and execute trials, optimize processes, and introduce new ideas across Skretting’s operations. In this role you will ensure the successful integration of scientific advancements into practical feed production, contributing to sustainable growth and fostering innovation within the industry.

What are your key accountabilities?

• Design, plan, and execute R&D studies, including full-scale production trials in collaboration with Operational Companies (OpCos) and pilot plant activities.
• Generate innovative ideas for feed production processes and contribute to their development and evaluation in full scale.
• Facilitate the implementation of research results and innovations in Skretting’s production facilities.
• Support technical teams with hands-on solutions to production challenges.
• Management of collaborative projects with internal and external partners
• Communication of results and findings to our key stakeholders; assist in implementation of innovations.

What we ask:

• PhD, or Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Feed Technology, Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline), along with applicable experience.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in feed production or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Experience in running full-scale production trials and understanding operational constraints in manufacturing plants.
• Preferably with experience in planning, executing, and reporting on R&D projects or innovation activities.

What you bring:

We are looking for a candidate with a hands-on approach and a solid understanding of feed production processes, combined with the ability to collaborate effectively across research teams, operational groups, and external networks. With an innovation-driven mindset, you will be able to translate ideas into actionable projects while managing multiple tasks and deadlines with strong organizational skills. Additionally it’s important with good communication and presentation skills to effectively share findings with diverse stakeholders

What we offer:

• Join a well-established team of food and feed science researchers.
• Work in a progressive and highly innovative environment.
• Develop and implement new ingredients, products, technologies and concepts.
• Closely interact with our operating companies world-wide as well as other parts of the organization.
• Work for a global and leading company in animal nutrition and aquafeed.

What else is in it for you:

Working for Skretting means working in an international environment with lots of development opportunities. Our values of Trust, Inclusivity, Integrity, Passion and Curiosity are important to us, and our culture is strongly characterized by them. In this role you will be close to the core of what we do; innovation and be able to gain valuable insights into our business. We offer challenging tasks that allow you to grow professionally, competitive terms, a good pension and insurance scheme and a strong innovative and inclusive culture. We encourage and support extracurricular sport, health and cultural activities. We have a good diversity of nationalities, ages and professional backgrounds and have several social activities that are driven forward by our own employees and our social committee.

Some international travel to be expected.

Are you the candidate we are looking for? We would like to hear from you! You can express your interest in this role by applying online. Please attach your CV, diploma and a cover letter describing your motivation for the position by pressing apply.

For more information regarding the vacancy, please contact Julia Wolska, Team leader Feed Production at Julia.wolska@skretting.com

You can also contact the HR advisor in Skretting, Julie Gundersen Røssland, at Julie.gundersen@skretting.com

Application dealine: 17.03.2025