Laboratory Technician

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.

Trouw Nutrition’s Companion Animal business is focused on advancing nourishment of the world’s pets by providing premium pet food companies with the highest-quality custom ingredient blends supported by exceptional customer care and nutrition expertise.

We are seeking an experienced Lab Technician to perform quality control and in-process tests of incoming and produced goods, in line with Nutreco guidelines and product quality standards You will ensure the products meet the customer’s specifications of quality and process continuity.

About The Role : Driving Quality Excellence

Responsibilities :

Quality control and testing : Perform analytical tests within research projects, to accurately assess research results and conclusions

Monitor quality trends, timely identify and communicate quality defects, non-conformities and trends to the Supervisor to ensure preventive measures met

R&D studies : Work closely with researchers to develop lab experimental designs and testplans

• Conduct lab experiments according to the test plan, collates and reports the test results
• Develop and validate novel assays together with researchers

Reporting : Accurately record data, observations and conclusions of samples and test results to quality or reporting systems

Quality Assurance : Check and calibrate analytical instruments according to Laboratory ISO guidelines

• Propose efficiency and quality improvements
• Ensure all tests and measurements are performed in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at the laboratory and with the relevant standards such as ISO9001 and ISO17025, contributes to the design and further improvement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Maintenance : Maintain and sterilize tools and instruments

Perform minor / preventative maintenance of faults and application modifications

Supervision and Training : May train and supervise Interns, Apprentices and Junior Laboratory Technicians

Skills and Expertise

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Food science / Food safety, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Animal Nutrition or a science related field
• 2-5 years’ lab experience in first-line technical, testing and analytical support
• Comprehend Wet Chemistry Techniques (ex : Titrations, Pipetting)
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and handle hazardous waste
• Experience with HPLC Instrumentation
• Intermediate user of MS suite : Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint
• Fluency in English
• Knowledge of Empower Software, LIMS, and Visio are a PLUS!

Expectation from Role : Fast paced production lab, multi-tasker and attention to details

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

Local Benefits :

Onsite work model, PTO, 401k, IRA, 10 paid holidays, medical, vision, dental, disability, life insurance, HSA, FSA, Paid Parental Leave and Tuition Reimbursement

Next Steps :

We value a seamless candidate's 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.

We thank you for choosing a career with us and sharing your ambition to Feed the Future!

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Please note that candidates applying to US job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. Employer Sponsorship is not available for this position.