What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technician 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!
About The Role: Our Laboratory Technician carries out analytical tests to assess the quality, grade or other characteristics of incoming, produced or researched products and goods for the Selko line of products.
Available Shifts
Shift: C - Week 1: Thursday - Sunday 6am - 6pm, Week 2: Friday - Sunday 6am - 6pm, then repeats
Shift: D - Week 1: Friday - Sunday 6am-6pm, Week 2: Friday - Sunday 6am-6pm, then repeats
Responsibilities:
Global Benefits:
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.
#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!
About The Role: Our Laboratory Technician carries out analytical tests to assess the quality, grade or other characteristics of incoming, produced or researched products and goods for the Selko line of products.
Available Shifts
Shift: C - Week 1: Thursday - Sunday 6am - 6pm, Week 2: Friday - Sunday 6am - 6pm, then repeats
Shift: D - Week 1: Friday - Sunday 6am-6pm, Week 2: Friday - Sunday 6am-6pm, then repeats
Responsibilities:
- Performs quality control and in-process tests of incoming and produced goods
- Monitors quality trends, and timely identifies and communicates quality defects, non-conformities and trends
- Works closely with researchers to develop lab experimental design and test plans
- Conducts lab experiments according to the test plan, collates and reports the test results
- Records data, observations, and conclusions of samples and test results accurately and timely
- Periodically checks and calibrates the analytical instruments
- Proposes efficiency and quality improvements
- Performs first line maintenance activities on the analytical tools and instruments
- Advanced specialized laboratory education
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience preferred
- Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office and Excel
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
- Robust pension plan with employer matching that begins on Day 1!
- Competitive health benefits – Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA/FSA
- Disability and Life insurance
- 401k/IRA
- Paid Parental Leave and Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Annual bonus
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.
#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.
