United States
Sector
Keyword
Poultry Scientist, Poultry Technologist
Minimum ? Preferably Bachelor?s degree in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry
Not required
The tasks a Poultry Scientist is expected to perform include:
Conducting research in breeding, feeding and management of poultry
Examining selection and breeding practices to increase efficiency of production
Analyzing inputs to improve quality of poultry products
Studying nutritional requirements of various classes of poultry
Developing improved practices in incubation, brooding, feeding, rearing, housing, artificial insemination, disease and parasite prevention
Studying effects of management practices and processing methods on quality of eggs and other poultry products
Developing improved practices in artificial insemination
Skilled in research and development, especially related to poultry activities
Knowledge of characteristics of different animals, their feed requirement, etc.
Proficient in handling large amount of data
Knowledge of computer programmes and data analysis techniques
Aware of similar research work done in the past
Ability to incorporate the research work of other scientists in their own work
Efficient in presenting the results of their work
Proficient in English language
Knowledge of scientific rules and methods to solve problems
Knowledge of animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies and the environment
Knowledge of all the activities involved in poultry farming
Familiar with the process of artificial insemination
Will be updated
Manual dexterity
Attention to detail
Team player
Analytic thinker
Hardworking and persistent
Result-oriented
Self-motivated
Good communication skills
Observant
Dependable
Persistent
It is a field job
Work from home is not applicable
Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available
May require supervising a team
Local travelling maybe part of the job
Working hours
Working hours are 9 hours every day for 6 days a week
Overtime may be involved
Shift system is not available
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?Yes
This job is not considered hazardous or dangerous
Health risks include exposure to pesticides, chemicals, contaminants, dust, bird infections, etc.Occupational hazards include injury to body while using sharp tools, other laboratory equipment, etc.
For freshers -INR20,000 toINR40,000 per month
For candidates with experience-INR20,000 toINR75,000 per month
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Overview of Poultry Sector in India
India is the world's fifth largest egg producer, with a total production of 40 billion eggs per year. The broiler industry is growing at the rate of 10 percent per annum. The industry has great potential to expand because 30 percent of the country's population (about 300 million people) is developing economically, and hence the demand for poultry products is likely to grow. Considering the rise in the disposable income, urbanization and change in lifestyle of the people, the demand for meat and meat products has increased nationally.
The poultry industry in India has become more scientific, better organized and continuously progressing toward modernization. Adoption of the latest and advanced technology in poultry technology can provide better quality products and more employment opportunities. As the awareness of the importance of research and development is growing, so are the job opportunities in various research fields. Poultry Scientists are employed by various organizations, and their job prospects are expected to grow in the future.
NGO?s
Government research institutes
Private research initiatives
Poultry farms
Job openings are in Tier I, Tier II and Tier II cities
