Junior Product Developer (m/w/d) Animal Nutrition

We at Dr. Eckel believe that there are always new ways to do things. As a value-oriented family-run company, we are responsible for excellence, pioneering spirit and responsibility for humans, animals and the environment. Our innovative products make animal husbandry better, healthier and profitable. This is our contribution to a sustainable global diet and that is what we love. For our team, we are looking for new colleagues who share our enthusiasm for innovations that together with us strive for the best that will find innovations of tomorrow and have fun at work.

Junior Product Developer (m/w/d) Location: Niederzissen near Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler, limited to initially two years

You have fun about this: For you, corporate values such as long-term business, generational thinking, quality and trust are the basis for sustainable success? You want to make a contribution to the future and work with new innovations? You like to work experimentally, have an understanding of complex relationships and follow the latest scientific and pharmaceutical developments? Then you're right with us. Whether researching or planning studies and test series – you support the development of new research fields and actively promote the innovation process. You are engaged in fish feeding experiments in our aquaculture plant – from technology to planning to implementation. As an internal contact person, you answer questions about recipes and packaging. You prepare recipes, evaluierst packaging materials (e.g. bags, buckets etc.) and participate in the continuous optimization of the product range. You prepare data analyses, extract data and document your progress and results. You support the creation of raw material specifications and work with the raw material comparison and sample management. In the technical and laboratory you take care and maintenance tasks, plan internal experiments (e.g. warehouse tests), perform them and advertise them.

You have a successfully completed study, for example in the field of agricultural science, animal nutrition, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, etc. You are interested in feed additives, animal health and animal welfare. You are safe to use the current MS Office applications. Your work is structured, independent and conscientious. A good understanding of complex relationships, decision-making and learning skills characterizes you. Very good communication skills in German and English complete your profile.

Continuing and continuing education: Lifelong Learning is an integral part of our corporate culture. We support you with numerous internal and external training offerings that allow you to expand your knowledge and keep up to date. Development: You want perspectives? In regular employee talks, we discuss your services, your development and other possibilities. Flexible work: To meet your individual, personal needs, we offer you flexible working hours and the possibility of remote work. This allows you to reconcile work and private life. Health and wellbeing: Your health is our heart. Therefore, together with our operating physician, we support you in health promotion measures and regular check-ups. Holidays: In addition to your 27 holiday days a year, you can easily and unbureaucraticly take up to 5 days of unpaid extra holiday. A buddy for you: We want you to live well with us. Therefore, in the first few months, Dr. Eckel is a team member for questions, help or just for personal exchange. Team events: Festive corporate events, spontaneous pizza dinners or bowling: You can experience something with us after the evening. You're looking for a short term or can't fix yourself yet? Then use one of our cheap rooms nearby. Language courses: We promote your language skills with digital individual and group courses. Electrizing: Get new energy for your car while working with our E-Lade columns. We offer you a range of extra services through our insurance – from traffic and criminal law protection to accident insurance in leisure. JOBV1_EN