Laboratory Administrator

Get ready to build your path as a Laboratory Administrator at Trouw Nutrition GB, 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 and administrative processes work in a real operational environment. 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.
What you'll do
Support laboratory operations through accurate administration and data management:
Register and label incoming customer samples accurately
Ensure the accurate and efficient processing of sample and customer data within internal systems
Maintain accurate records and ensure completeness of all data
Support the preparation of worksheets and documentation
Assist in coordinating sample flow within the laboratory
Act as a point of contact for customer queries, ensuring timely and professional responses
Handle and process agricultural samples, including large volumes of silage, as part of daily laboratory activities
Support general administrative tasks within the lab environment
Ensure all processes are followed in line with quality and compliance standards

Experience in administration, data entry, or laboratory support is a plus, and any interest or exposure to farming or agriculture would be beneficial.
Basic Excel and general IT skills, including Microsoft Office
Open to junior profiles with strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
Key soft skills include enjoying working with data and paying attention to detail, along with strong organisation, reliability, the ability to prioritise tasks, and good communication skills when working with both team members and customers.

Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products and nutritional know-how. The unique combination of products, models and services Trouw Nutrition offers, boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers' peace of mind. Trouw Nutrition's nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home-mixers, feed producers, integrators and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

We offer a role where you can develop your administrative and data management skills while contributing to the smooth operation of our laboratory. If you're looking for a hands-on role with learning opportunities and real impact, we'd love to hear from you.