Business Application Specialist LIMS

Nutreco; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Remote-friendly

Home location benefits

Job summary

Nutreco is seeking a Business Application Specialist (LIMS) to own and enhance LabVantage LIMS across our global labs. You will act as the technical contact, ensure data integrity, support development, testing, and integrations, and drive system adoption.

You’ll work with laboratories, IT, and business teams in a hybrid/remote European setting, travel up to 25% as needed, and help expand LIMS into new countries—enabling scalable, data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in software development, IT systems management, or business application support.
• Strong background in Java and SQL development.
• Experience with LIMS systems (LabVantage preferred) or laboratory-related applications.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex requirements into practical solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and experience working with diverse, international stakeholders.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Availability for occasional international travel (up to 25%).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support, maintenance, and troubleshooting for the LabVantage LIMS application.
• Work with internal stakeholders and experts to gather business needs and translate them into technical specifications.
• Assist with development, testing, and implementation of software solutions and system integrations in collaboration with the LIMS vendor.
• Ensure data integrity and database management, supporting SQL-based solutions.
• Provide ongoing user training and support to ensure effective system adoption.
• Support the expansion of LIMS into new countries and integration with other business systems as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including laboratories, IT, and business experts, to improve system performance and usability.

Skills

Java development

SQL development

LIMS experience

Data integrity

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science/IT or related field

Tools

LabVantage LIMS

Job description

Why join us

Get ready to own digital excellence as a Business Application Specialist (LIMS) at Nutreco, an SHV company. Our shared purpose of Feeding the Future drives meaningful global impact by enabling sustainable, data-driven, and high-quality food production. Join us in this influential role and own your direction and success.

What you’ll do

As a Business Application Specialist (LIMS), you will play a key role in supporting, maintaining, and expanding our global Laboratory Information Management System LabVantage LIMS. You will act as the technical point of contact for the application, ensuring system stability, data integrity, and continuous improvement. In this role, you will:

• Provide technical support, maintenance, and troubleshooting for the LabVantage LIMS application.
• Work with internal stakeholders and experts to gather business needs and translate them into technical specifications.
• Assist with development, testing, and implementation of software solutions and system integrations in collaboration with the LIMS vendor.
• Ensure data integrity and database management, supporting SQL-based solutions.
• Provide ongoing user training and support to ensure effective system adoption.
• Support the expansion of LIMS into new countries and integration with other business systems as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including laboratories, IT, and business experts, to improve system performance and usability.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a proactive, accountable professional who enjoys working in a global, technical environment and is ready to take ownership of a critical business application. You’ll also need:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in software development, IT systems management, or business application support.
• Strong background in Java and SQL development.
• Experience with LIMS systems (LabVantage preferred) or laboratory-related applications.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex requirements into practical solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and experience working with diverse, international stakeholders.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Availability for occasional international travel (up to 25%).

Location

This role can be performed hybrid / remotely from various locations across Europe, with local employment conditions.

What you’ll receive

As part of Nutreco, you’ll be a member of the SHV family, a diverse group of companies with a global footprint. Join us and you’ll gain access to a wide network of expertise and global career paths. You’ll also benefit from the backing of one of the world’s largest privately owned businesses, known for its stability and long-term focus.

• A competitive salary package
• Generous pension scheme
• A flexible and remote-friendly working environment
• Competitive benefits based on your home location

How and why to find out more

We can offer you a rewarding career with real meaning and purpose. Where you’ll feel proud of the impactful role you perform every day and the part you play in Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Nutreco 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. Nutreco is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.

Our organisation

Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and aquafeed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and aquafeed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide.

Its two global company brands Skretting (aqua feed) and Trouw Nutrition (animal nutrition) have sales in over 90 countries. Our purpose Feeding the Future captures a big challenge: feeding 9 billion people in 2050. Our responsibility is twofold: we need to make a significant contribution to meeting the rapid increase in worldwide demand for food; on the other hand, we need to find the right balance in order that we can realize growth while making also responsible choices for people and planet.

To know more about us, please visit our website https://www.nutreco.com.