Field Support Specialist Milk Quality & Animal Health (MQAH)

Steenwijk - Netherlands

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Field Support Specialist Milk Quality & Animal Health (MQAH)

Do you want to work in a global company where you can contribute to a more sustainable food production DeLaval is a leading developer manufacturer and supplier of solutions for dairy farmers around the world. As a company built on innovation we constantly work to find ways of helping our customers to do more with less.

We are currently looking for a Field Support Specialist Milk Quality & Animal Health (MQAH) working from the Netherlands France or Germany

The Field Support Specialist reporting to the Clinical Field Research Manager R&D Milk Quality and Animal Health (MQAH) is responsible for coordinating and executing farm trials for R&D MQAH. They also play an important role in the analysis and interpretation of large data sets pertaining to field trials. Responsibilities include preparing and participating on trainings (internal and external) of DeLaval products and protocols as well as providing technical support for existing and competitor products to Product Management & Development Unit and market areas.

Responsibilities

Farm visits for trial execution and monitoring technical support and solution development
Plan design and execute clinical trials for mastitis prevention cleaning and sanitizing on the dairy farms
Analysing and interpreting large data sets as required by group initiative using statistical software
Preparation of protocols and required documentation for planning executing and monitoring clinical trials on dairy farms
Train and provide technical support to the sales force in the market (Solution Support Advisory Specialists and Solution Managers) on DeLaval products regarding how they work and how to use them
Preparation of technical newsletters webinars for continued education scientific papers competence handovers (related to clinical trials results) seminars (online and on site) on DeLaval products and scientific information for dairy improvement
Technical support (online and on site) on non-routine claims customer problems competitive product comparisons and new technology assessments
Build a wide network within the industry investigators and other key stakeholders
Be an active player in the product development and innovation process

Required skills/competences

Strong communicator and active team member
Have the ability to manage multiple competing priorities
Valid drivers license and ability to travel (nationally and internationally) up to 50% and work flexible hours
Experience with a variety of software programs useful in office work and statistical packages (SAS R MiniTab)
Solid knowledge Microsoft Office 365
Cross-functional team worker
Proactive and independent self-starter
Work independently organized task oriented detail oriented and analytical personality
Have farm experience and a reasonable understanding of mastitis and cleaning of milking systems
Physical demands associated with this position include extensive standing walking lifting & carrying heavy weighted materials (up to 25kgs) bending over to record field data lifting and transporting by hand bags boxes and drums.

Experience/background

Degree in Animal/Dairy/Veterinary Science or agricultural management related field required
Have practical experience in cow physiology dairy farming and milking systems preferably 2 years
Fluent communication in English and the local language (Dutch French or German)

Working at DeLaval

Our core values Passion People Professionals and Partnerships connect individuals across entities and geographies. Success is far more than knowledge it is strongly related to behaviours. At DeLaval we are all guided by our three behaviours; Setting Direction Make things happen and One DeLaval.

We offer you:

A highly varied role in a dynamic environment with the opportunity to work both independently and as part of a team
An informal work environment with a friendly atmosphere within an international company
An attractive salary package and excellent fringe benefits
The option to work from home 2 days a week when not travelling
Opportunities for personal development

Interested in this vacancy Send your motivation letter and CV to Kathleen Van de Voorde HR Western Europe SSA SE & MENA Manager via

We look forward to hearing from you!

About DeLaval
Our vision is to make sustainable food production possible. As a company built on innovation we constantly work to find ways of helping our customers dairy farmers do more with less by providing world-leading milking equipment and solutions. Today DeLaval has approximately 4500 passionate professionals operating in more than 100 markets around the world. DeLaval is part of the Tetra Laval Group.

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Field Support Specialist Milk Quality & Animal Health (MQAH)Do you want to work in a global company where you can contribute to a more sustainable food production DeLaval is a leading developer manufacturer and supplier of solutions for dairy farmers around the world. As a company built on innovatio...