Collections Supervisor

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NAQUA is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Nutrition & Feed Formulation

Head to lead the formulation and nutritional optimization of aquafeeds across its

operations. This newly created position reflects NAQUA’s commitment to integrating

scientific innovation and performance management into its core feed strategy.

Operating under the D&I Department, the role is central to driving nutritional

performance, improving cost-efficiency, and supporting sustainable growth of our

aquaculture systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead formulation strategies for shrimp (vannamei) and marine fish (Barramundi), balancing performance outcomes with cost-efficiency.
• Develop, validate, and continuously optimize high-performance feed formulations for shrimp (Vannamei) and Barramundi based on species-specific nutritional and environmental needs.
• Define nutrient specifications, ingredient inclusion limits, and quality standards aligned with cost, digestibility, and sustainability objectives.
• Manage and optimize feed formulas using advanced feed formulation software
• Collaborate with the Feed Performance & Optimization Manager to evaluate feed efficiency, FCR trends, and animal performance across production sites.
• Translate D&I trial outcomes into commercial feed formulations through structured validation, pilot production, and field verification.
• Incorporate immune enhancers, gut modulators, enzymes, and peptides for performance and health benefits.
• Tailor osmoregulatory support and mineral balance for Red Sea salinity (≈ 40 –42 ppt) and thermal profile; adjust protein/energy/amino acid ratios by season and site.
• Design and lead in-vitro/in-vivo trials; analyze biological data to optimize formulations and feed efficiency.

Requirements

• PhD or MSc in Aquaculture Nutrition, Animal Nutrition, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in feed formulation and nutrition management for shrimp (vannamei) and fish (Barramundi).
• Proficiency in industry-standard formulation software.
• Deep understanding of ingredient specifications, digestibility, and nutrient
• requirement balancing.
• Deep knowledge of extrusion/pelleting/coating and their nutritional/process interactions.
• Proven track record of leading performance-oriented feed strategies in high volume aquaculture operations.
• Strong analytical, data interpretation, and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams. Experience formulating for high-salinity marine systems and hot-arid environments; biofloc or intensive pond systems exposure.

Contact Information

Job Closing Date :   31 March 2026