Job Title: R&D Scientist
Location: European Union - United Kingdom
Contract type: Permanent
Package includes: Salary from £40226, plus a benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and reward your impact, including discretionary performance related bonus, car allowance, private healthcare, and a matched pension contribution of up to 10%
AB Neo, a specialist division of AB Agri, is seeking an R&D Scientist to join its core research team. This role sits at the heart of our science-led approach to neonate nutrition and offers the opportunity to shape future research at our Centre of Excellence and through collaborations with leading universities across Europe. You will work in a highly technical, collaborative environment, initially focused on pig nutrition, with scope to expand into other species as the business grows.
What you’ll be doing
- You will design and deliver internal and external R&D projects.
- You will create trial protocols and oversee data collection and analysis.
- You will lead statistical analysis and interpret research outcomes.
- You will collaborate with universities, laboratories and internal technical teams.
- You will contribute to peer-reviewed publications and technical presentations.
- You will support big-data and advanced analytics at the Centre of Excellence.
- You will provide research and statistical expertise across AB Neo and AB Agri.
What you’ll bring
- A relevant scientific degree, with a PhD strongly preferred.
- Experience in animal science research, including in vivo trials.
- Strong capability in experimental design and statistical analysis.
- Knowledge of pig nutrition and diet formulation.
- Experience with statistical software.
- Project management experience in a research environment.
Where growth meets purpose
What sets us apart is how we delight our customers - and that’s because of great people like you. People with different life experiences who share common values. Together, we’re shaping a world where responsible nutrition is accessible to all. With a big goal comes equally big opportunities to make a career that truly feels like your own. As a team we’re collaborative, purpose-driven and encourage trying new ideas. We also find ways to nourish your individual journey, so everyone can feel proud of the difference that they make in their own way.
We’re thrilled to share that AB Agri has been recognised as one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2025. This is a proud moment for us all. It highlights the real progress we’ve made to build a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and fair for everyone. Over the last 5 years we have rebuilt our talent management practices, from inclusive hiring, to transparent pay frameworks, flexible work, and the momentum of our Employee Network Groups. Our actions are embedding inclusion at the heart of how we operate and creating a culture where people can be themselves
As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to ensuring our application and recruitment processes work for everyone so if you need any additional support (like alternative formats for your application, bringing a support dog to the offices, a sign language interpreter - or anything else) just let us know.