Quality Intern at Nutreco

The purpose of the internship is to provide a suitable candidate with exposure into the animal feed industry giving them opportunity to develop key skills required to contribute to the growing agricultural industry. Duration is 12 months, commencing January 2021.

Job Description:

Quality control of incoming raw materials and ingredients

• physical appraisal, labels check, sample check, documentation check and sample management
• correct documentation, sample storage and management of samples for analysis
• product oriented, checking, testing and inspecting assure that the products meet the required quality levels at all times

Quality Control Coordinator supports optimization and continuous improvement processes

• Conducting experimental procedures.
• 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)
• Operating standard laboratory equipment (centrifuges, pipetting devices, pH meters etc.).
• calibration of Equipment.
• Liaising with external laboratories for additional analysis.
• Receiving, sorting, storing and retrieving samples.
• Preparation of specimen kits.
• Sample traceability
• ISO 22000 requirements

Our organisation:

Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and fish feed. Our advanced nutritional 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.