Laboratory Technician

Job Description:

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future

Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions.

Selko is the feed additive brand of Nutreco. We provide specialty feed additives to optimise animal performance and customer value. Our solutions are backed by sound science, our team is committed to helping customers win, and products are manufactured to meet the highest quality standards!

About The Role: Our Laboratory Technician role involves performing a wide range of analytical tests and quality control checks on products and materials, supporting R&D projects by developing and conducting experiments, ensuring data accuracy, maintaining lab equipment, while adhering to quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Performs Quality Control and Research Testing: Conducts analytical tests on incoming materials, in-process goods, and final products to ensure quality, and performs specialized tests for R&D projects

• Supports R&D Studies and Assay Development: Collaborates with researchers to design and execute lab experiments, analyze results, and develop or validate novel biological and biochemical assays

• Ensures Data Accuracy and Reporting: Accurately records and reports all test results, observations, and conclusions in relevant quality and reporting systems

• Maintains Lab Instruments and Quality Assurance: Periodically checks and calibrates analytical instruments, performs first-line maintenance, and ensures all testing complies with SOPs and quality standards like ISO9001 and ISO17025

• Contributes to Lab Improvement and Training: Identifies opportunities for efficiency and quality improvements, and may train and supervise junior laboratory personnel.

Skills and Expertise

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in analytical chemistry, biochemistry or microbiology

• At least 3 years experience in an analytical / research laboratory, ideally in a chemistry manufacturing environment

• Proficiency in MS Office

Expectation from the Role:

• 24/7 shifts

Why you Will Love Working with Us

Global Benefits:

• Be part of our sustainable mission with opportunities to grow within Nutreco, Skretting, Trouw Nutrition and the broader SHV group

• Embrace our culture of diversity and inclusion, where we respect and value everyone

• Annual bonus

Local Benefits:

• Competitive health benefits Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA/FSA

• Disability and Life insurance

• 401k/IRA - Matching Programs

• Paid Parental Leave and Tuition Reimbursement

• 10 Paid Vacation Days to start vacation and then 40 hours PTO and 2 Floating days

• Annual bonus or Sales bonus programs based on performance

Next Steps:

We value a seamless candidate experience and will review your application within five (5) business days.

We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production. Thank you for choosing a career with us and sharing your ambition to Feed the Future!

Final candidates who are being considered for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.

Please note that candidates applying for USA job openings must be independently authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.

We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

Our corporate values FEED your career: Passion | Inclusivity | Integrity | Trust | Curiosity. These values are engrained into our core and shape everything we do.

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Our organisation:

Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products and nutritional know-how. The unique combination of products, models and services Trouw Nutrition offers, boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers' peace of mind. Trouw Nutrition's nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home-mixers, feed producers, integrators and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.