What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analytical Chemist position at Trouw Nutrition?
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.
Selko USA is hiring! We are looking for an experienced and driven Analytical Chemist to join our team in Indianapolis, Indiana. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge analytical work in a dynamic and purpose-driven environment.
About The Role: Deliver high-quality analytical chemistry support across Selko’s operations, ensuring precision, compliance, and innovation!
Shift C - Thursday - Sunday 6am - 6pm, Friday - Sunday 6am - 6pm
Responsibilities
Qualifications:
Global Benefits
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. 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 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.
#SPSEL
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.
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.
Selko USA is hiring! We are looking for an experienced and driven Analytical Chemist to join our team in Indianapolis, Indiana. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge analytical work in a dynamic and purpose-driven environment.
About The Role: Deliver high-quality analytical chemistry support across Selko’s operations, ensuring precision, compliance, and innovation!
Shift C - Thursday - Sunday 6am - 6pm, Friday - Sunday 6am - 6pm
Responsibilities
- Independently set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation.
- Develop and validate new or revised analytical methodologies.
- Manage the full analytical process—from sample prep to data analysis and reporting.
- Operate within GLP and GMP environments, maintaining lab and manufacturing standards.
- Support QC labs with wet chemistry and other testing methodologies.
Qualifications:
- Must be available to work Shift C, Thursday to Sunday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM | Friday to Sunday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, then repeats
- Strong understanding of optical spectral interferences and resolution strategies.
- Proficiency in ICP-OES data analysis, ideally with simultaneous CCD/CID detectors.
- Experience in ISO-certified laboratory environments.
- Ability to trend quality control measures and maintain traceability.
- Familiarity with uncertainty of measurement principles.
- Maintain a pristine laboratory environment and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Perform routine and preventive maintenance on instruments.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of analytical processes.
- Collaborate across teams to support business goals.
- Demonstrate flexibility and initiative beyond assigned responsibilities.
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
- Robust pension plan with employer matching that begins on Day 1!
- Competitive health benefits – PTO/401k/IRA/Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA/FSA
- Disability and Life insurance
- Paid Parental Leave and Tuition Reimbursement
- 10 vacation days to start (tiered)
- Annual bonus or Sales bonus
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. 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 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.
#SPSEL
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.
