Laboratory Technician

nutreco; Compton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Training opportunities

Global organisation

Job summary

Trouw Nutrition in Ashbourne is seeking an early-career laboratory technician to support daily lab operations. You will register samples, manage data, and assist with a range of analytical activities in a fast-paced team.

This role offers hands-on learning, opportunities to interact with customers, and development within a global organisation. Permanent, full-time, 40 hours, Monday–Friday, on-site.

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.
• Ability to undertake measurement and analysis.
• Willingness to carry out tasks outside the normal area.
• Able to work on own initiative in a small team.
• Willingness to handle agricultural samples such as silage.

Responsibilities

• Comply with UKAS ISO 17025:2017 criteria for accredited methods.
• Perform wet chemistry techniques; prepare/ analyse vitamins, minerals, enzymes.
• Analyze samples by NIR; handle Raw material and Premix IDs.
• Assist Laboratory Managers in daily duties.
• Handle all aspects of sample preparation.
• Support senior analysts in their duties.
• Keep laboratories, stock rooms and equipment clean and organized.
• Ensure quick turn rounds for analysis of feeds/premixes.

Skills

Analytical lab experience

LIMS experience

Database experience

MS Office

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Agricultural samples

Tools

LIMS

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Join Trouw Nutrition, a Nutreco company, supporting our laboratory operations in Ashbourne. As global leaders in animal nutrition, our shared purpose of Feeding the Future drives innovation, collaboration, and meaningful impact.

This is a great opportunity to start or develop your career in a hands-on role where you'll learn how laboratory processes work in a real operational environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for an early-career professional or recent graduate looking to gain valuable experience. You'll be responsible for registering samples, managing data accurately, and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the lab.

You'll also have the chance to interact with customers, helping to ensure a reliable and professional service. Working in a fast-paced and supportive team, you'll build valuable skills, gain practical experience, and grow your confidence while making a real contribution to our operations.

O wn your development, Own your career, Own your potential.

What you will do

• Comply with our UKAS ISO 17025:2017 for all accredited methods and procedures and where possible apply those criteria to other non-accredited activities.
• Performance of all 'wet' chemistry techniques. Preparation and analysis of samples for vitamins (HPLC), mineral analysis (ICP) and enzyme analysis.
• Analysis of all samples by NIR (Raw material ID, Premix ID, Feeds and Forages).
• Assist the Laboratory Mangers in the effective performance of their duties.
• Specific responsibility for all aspects of sample preparation.
• Assisting and supporting the senior analyst in their duties.
• Ensure the laboratories, stock rooms and associated areas and all equipment within are clean and properly maintained. Ensure that all samples are stored correctly and clearly.
• Ensure turn round times for analysis of feeds and premixes for 'wet' chemistry techniques and NIR analysis are as quick as possible.
• Become familiar with and proficient in as many techniques as possible to provide cover when necessary

What we are looking for

• Experience of working in an analytical laboratory.
• Experience in working with databases, ideally experience of using LIMS.
• Good IT skills - Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Attention to detail; ability to work systematically.
• Ability to undertake measurement and analysis.
• Willingness to carry out tasks outside the normal area of work where necessary.
• Able to work on own initiative as part of small team.
• Happy to deal with agricultural samples including silage etc.
• Willingness to work in support of the Nutreco Group values - capable, caring, collaborative and innovative.

Location & Details

• Location: Ashbourne, UK
• Work model: On-site
• Contract: Permanent, full-time (40 hours, Monday-Friday)

What you'll receive

• 25 days of holiday per calendar year based on full-time working hours, plus 8 UK bank holidays
• Training and development opportunities, including systems and laboratory processes
• Opportunity to build experience within a global organisation

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.