Scientific officer /Senior Scientific Officer (Fodder production & Nutritition)

Job Description

Title: Scientific officer /Senior Scientific Officer (Fodder production & Nutritition)

Company Name: Lalteer Livestock Development (BD) Limited.

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 30 years

Job Location: Mymensingh (Bhaluka)

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Agro based firms (incl. Agro Processing/Seed/GM), Group of Companies

• Bachelor of Science (BSc)

• B.Sc. in Animal Husbandry (A.H.) with M.S. in Animal Nutrition or a relevant discipline will be given preference.

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Agro based firms (incl. Agro Processing/Seed/GM), Group of Companies

• Age At least 30 years

Additional Requirements:

• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis software.

• Excellent communication skills in both Bangla and English.

• Strong management, planning, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

• Skills: Good management and communication.

Experience Required:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant practical experience in livestock farm operations, particularly in fodder cultivation & processing and animal nutrition management.

Lal Teer Livestock Development (Bangladesh) Limited a concern of Multimode Group is the first Bangladeshi Research and Development (R & D) based "Livestock Breeding Company" in the private sector. From the very inception LTLD has been working for the improvement of Buffalo and Cattle breed throughout the country. Our R&D includes genetic farm (breeding farm), bull stations, fodder bank and modern semen processing laboratory, as well as improvement of feed, animal health and management technique for smallholder animal farmers including women entrepreneurs. The Bull Station is fully equipped with live bull management and semen production and distribution of frozen semen of dairy, beef cattle and buffaloes which is quality certified by ISO (ISO 9001:2015). Applications are invited from the suitable candidates against the following post:

Job Location: Farm office, Uthura, Bhaluka, Mymensingh.

WORKING CONDITION:

The incumbent will be based at the Company's nucleus farm/herd office and will be required to travel extensively to contract growers and field locations for technical supervision, monitoring, and research activities.

Job Context

The Scientific Officer/Senior Scientific officer (Fodder Production & Nutrition) will be responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring fodder production programs, conducting nutritional evaluations of fodder and feed, supporting research and development activities, maintaining production records, and ensuring a continuous supply of quality fodder for the Company's livestock operations. The incumbent will work closely with farm operations and technical teams to enhance fodder productivity, feed quality, and animal performance through scientific management practices. The candidate must be willing to work at the Company's farm locations and undertake field visits as required.

Job Responsibilities:

• Formulate balanced rations according to the species, age, production stage, seasonal availability, and cost-effectiveness of feed ingredients.

• Collect, preserve, and maintain fodder seeds and planting materials.

• Select and recommend suitable fodder and grass species for local agro-climatic conditions.

• Develop annual fodder cultivational plans and schedules.

• Plan and implement fodder production programs for lean seasons.

• Plan, supervise, and execute silage production activities.

• Evaluate, adopt, and implement new technologies related to fodder production and animal nutrition.

• Coordinate with farm teams to improve feeding practices and overall livestock productivity.

• Maintain technical records, analyze production data, and prepare reports.

• Ensure effective implementation and compliance with ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems.

• Perform any other duties assigned by the Management.

• Mobile bill, Provident fund

• Salary Review: Yearly

• Festival Bonus: 2