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  • Posted: Mar 1, 2021
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    A global leader in animal nutrition. Trouw Nutrition specializes in the development of innovative feed technologies, premixes and unique software solutions. Quality, innovation and sustainability are our guiding principles - from research to cutting-edge products, models and services. All designed to optimize animal nutrition | Creating more value togethe...
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    Laboratory Technician

    Trouw Nutrition South Africa is part of Nutreco (a SHV company), one of the major players in animal nutrition. Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and fish feed. Our advanced feed solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Quality, innovation and sustainability are guiding principles, embedded in the Nutreco culture from research and raw material procurement to products and services for agriculture and aquaculture. Experience across 100 years brings Nutreco a rich heritage of knowledge and experience for building its future.

    Job Description
    Key Performance Areas

    • Conducting experimental procedures.
    • Performing laboratory tests in order to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigation using Mycomaster (Testing for Mycotoxins) and FOSS NIR DS2500 (Determining the nutritional value of food crop samples and other sample materials).
    • Maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment (centrifuges, pipetting devices, pH meters).
    • Keeping inventory of all tests carried out on products.
    • Ensure laboratory equipment is fully functional and calibrated.
    • Recording and reporting analysis results.
    • Liaising with external laboratories for additional analysis.
    • Receiving, sorting, storing and retrieving samples.
    • Shipping of samples locally and internationally.
    • Preparation of specimen kits.
    • Monitor tests and daily procedures as per quality control protocols.
    • Ensuring a constant availability of laboratory consumables
    • Housekeeping of the lab (Washing sample cups and other washable apparatus).
    • Ensure sample traceability (Ensure samples are stored in the correct box, allowing for efficient sample retrieval).
    • Sample disposal (Ensure that samples are stored and disposed in a timely fashion).
    • Knowledge of ISO 22000 and ISO 9001
    • Compile COC’s
    • Send COC’s and COA to clients

    Minimum Requirements

    • Matric
    • Senior Certificate or National Diploma in Chemistry or Science
    • Previous experience with Mycomaster (Testing for Mycotoxins) and FOSS NIR DS2500 (Determining the nutritional value of food crop samples and other sample materials).
    • Intermediate PC and keyboard skills with strong knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing packages
    • Excellent Communication skills (verbal and written)

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Trouw Nutrition on nutreco.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com to apply

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