Laboratory Technician

Job Description:

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future  

Role: Laboratory Technician

Location:  Selko – 1550 Research Way, Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: Weekend Nights (6pm-6am)  Week 1:  Fri/Sat/Sun & Week 2:  Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun

Vacancy Type:  Replacement

Why join us

Get ready to Own your career as a Laboratory Technician at Trouw Nutrition, a Nutreco company. As global leaders in animal nutrition and aquafeed, our shared purpose of Feeding the Future is making a positive global impact for generations to come. Join us in this impactful role and help deliver the production of feed, in a sustainable way to a growing population. Own your direction, Own your development and Own your path.

What you’ll do

You’ll Own It by taking full responsibility for the quality and integrity of Selko laboratory results—proactively running quality-control and in‑process testing on incoming and produced goods, spotting trends and non‑conformities early, and clearly communicating risks and actions to the right partners. You’ll collaborate closely with researchers to build strong experimental designs and execute test plans, while maintaining accurate, timely documentation of methods, observations, and conclusions. You’ll also help keep the lab performing at its best by checking and calibrating instruments, performing first‑line maintenance, and continuously proposing practical efficiency and quality improvements—so we consistently deliver trusted data that supports our shared purpose of Feeding the Future.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a hands-on, quality-focused Laboratory Technician who takes ownership from sample receipt through to results and reporting—someone who proactively identifies trends, defects, and non-conformities and communicates them clearly and early. The right candidate brings advanced laboratory training and at least two years of relevant experience, with strong attention to detail, comfort working with analytical instruments (including calibration and first-line maintenance), and the discipline to document data and conclusions accurately and on time. Just as important, you collaborate well with researchers to shape experimental design and test plans, use strong Microsoft Office/Excel skills to organize and interpret results, and consistently look for practical ways to improve lab efficiency and quality.

You’ll also need

• Laboratory education & credentials: Advanced specialized laboratory education; BSc (Bachelor of Science) an asset

• Relevant experience: Minimum 2 years in a laboratory/analytical testing environment, ideally in manufacturing

• Analytical & quality competency: Ability to perform QC testing, identify non‑conformities, monitor quality trends, and communicate findings promptly

• Experimental execution & documentation: Experience supporting experimental design/test plans, running experiments to plan, and recording/reporting data accurately and on time

• Technical & digital skills: Comfort with calibration and first‑line maintenance of analytical instruments; strong Microsoft Office/Excel skills

What you’ll receive

As part of Nutreco, you’ll be a member of the SHV family, a diverse group of companies with 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.

In addition, you’ll receive

• Competitive health benefits – Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA/FSA  

• Disability and Life insurance  

• 401k/IRA - Matching Programs 

• Paid Parental Leave and Tuition Reimbursement  

• 10 Paid Vacation Days to start vacation and then 40 hours PTO and 2 Floating days

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. So, if you’re interested in joining us, get ready to Own your progress, your potential and your career. We aim to review all applications within five business days and will get back to you as soon as possible.

#Ownit

Additional Information

AI Screening Disclosure: Nutreco does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools to screen, assess, or select candidates at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications are r