Laboratory Technician

Trouw Nutrition GB Ashbourne Derbyshire Job Description: Laboratory Technician Nutreco is a global leader in Animal Nutrition and Aquaculture, employing more than 11,000 people in 35 countries. With a proven track record of success, Trouw Nutrition GB is a Nutreco company in the UK, manufacturing a wide range of animal nutrition products with a turnover of c£100million. We are currently looking for a Laboratory Technician who will be responsible for carrying out analysis by wet chemistry techniques, NIR analysis, and NIR scanning. You’ll prepare and analyze samples for vitamins (HPLC), mineral analysis (ICP), and enzymes together with NIR analysis of raw materials, feeds, and forages. With a keen focus on meeting turnaround times for analysis, you will also assist and support the senior analyst in their duties and ensure the laboratories, stock rooms, and associated areas (and all equipment within) are clean and properly maintained, and that all samples are stored correctly and clearly. To apply, you should be able to demonstrate experience of working in a practical, hands-on role, preferably within an analytical laboratory environment. Previous experience of working with databases is necessary and experience of using LIMS would be an advantage. You will be methodical in your approach and will enjoy taking care and attention over your work. You will be computer literate, able to work on your own initiative, and be used to working as part of a small, flexible team. You will be flexible in your approach and enjoy training and learning new skills. 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.

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