Analytical Lab Technician – R&D & Wet Chemistry

Nutreco; Compton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Training & development

Global organisation exposure

Job summary

Nutreco’s Ashbourne site invites applications for a Laboratory Technician to join our analytical team. You will register samples, manage data accurately, and support daily lab operations in a fast-paced environment.

This role offers hands-on experience with routine and development tests, delivering reliable service to customers and projects. Working in a small team, you will gain practical laboratory experience and exposure to a leading global nutrition company.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an analytical laboratory.
• Experience with databases, ideally LIMS.
• Good IT skills – Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Attention to detail; ability to work systematically.
• Willingness to work beyond normal duties when required.
• Ability to work independently as part of a small team.

Responsibilities

• Comply with UKAS ISO 17025 for all methods and procedures and apply criteria where possible to non‑accredited activities.
• Perform all wet chemistry techniques.
• Prepare and analyse samples for vitamins (HPLC), mineral analysis (ICP) and enzyme analysis.
• Analyse samples by NIR (Raw material ID, Premix ID, Feeds and Forages).
• Assist Laboratory Managers in their duties.
• Handle sample preparation responsibilities and maintain clean lab spaces.
• Ensure samples are stored correctly and that turn-around times are minimized.
• Provide cover with proficiency in multiple techniques when required.

Skills

Analytical laboratory experience

Attention to detail

IT skills (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Nutreco’s Ashbourne site invites applications for a Laboratory Technician to join our analytical team. You will register samples, manage data accurately, and support daily lab operations in a fast-paced environment.

This role offers hands-on experience with routine and development tests, delivering reliable service to customers and projects. Working in a small team, you will gain practical laboratory experience and exposure to a leading global nutrition company.