Undergraduate Placement Student

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Full time
Location: Compton
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Job offered by: Trouw nutrition
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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, a Nutreco company in the UK, manufactures a wide range of animal nutrition products with a turnover of c£100million. Job Description: We offer an annual undergraduate placement opportunity commencing in July/August for a period of 12 months based at our site in Ashbourne, Derbyshire. The aim of the opportunity is for the student to spend time in each department across the year, allowing them to experience the different functions within the business. Two days every week will be spent in the formulations department, gaining hands-on experience of formulating products manufactured at the Ashbourne site. A month will be spent in our QC/QA department, providing insight into our quality control systems. Four different sessions will be spent in the lab, gaining hands-on experience with both NIR and wet chemistry. Differing amounts of time will be spent in other departments such as customer services, purchasing, production, and raw material planning. There will be ample opportunity to be involved in specific projects, including: Scour and dehydration in calves and the concept of osmolality Method of controlling fermentation and nutrient loss in Total Mixed Ration (TMR) for ruminants Controlling fermentation to optimise productivity of liquid feed for swine Measuring and interpreting carbon footprint on dairy farms Energised Lamb Milk Past placement students have gone on to work as nutritionists, product specialists, and laboratory technicians, with some returning to work for Trouw following graduation. We are looking for undergraduates with a keen interest in animal nutrition, either from a technical or business/economical perspective, who can work on their own initiative and demonstrate strong computer skills. You will need good communication skills and should not be afraid to ask colleagues for advice and support. Closing Date for applications is 17 January 2025. 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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