Laboratory Technician

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. Own 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 How And Why To Find Out More This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive laboratory team and gain hands-on experience in a role that directly contributes to quality, innovation, and Feeding the Future. Whether you're a recent graduate or looking to build your laboratory career, you'll have the chance to develop your technical skills, work alongside experienced colleagues, and make a real impact through your work.