PhytoComplex Analysis Technician

Nutreco Switzerland GmbH

  • Arbon, Thurgau
  • Unbefristet
  • Vollzeit
  • 27 Tage her
Why join usOwn your development at Nutreco, an SHV company. We’re a community of curious colleagues who push boundaries, explore new ideas, and work together to pioneer change. Focused on our shared purpose of Feeding the Future, we operate with trust and respect to create positive outcomes and transform lives. Join us as a Phytochemical Analytics Technician and help shape the next breakthroughs in phytotechnology.Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition, supporting our customers to produce more feed sustainably and feed a growing population. In 2021, Nutreco established Nutreco Exploration (NutEx; Nutreco Exploration - Nutreco Corporate), a Discovery group who develops novel and proprietary ultra-specialty ingredients and products for feed. NutEx engages in two programs: Phytotechnology & Bactotechnology, leveraging plants and bacteria, respectively, for addressing the complex problems faced by modern production animals including aqua species, livestock, and pets.Nutreco Exploration is based at Nutreco’s Garden of the Future. Located in Switzerland’s Phytovalley near the Austrian and German border, this competence center commands state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities enabling all activities required for the discovery and development of PhytoComplexes and BactoComplexes. Our Discovery capabilities on site include Program expertise, Discovery Research including biological models, Biodiversity Curation & specimen management, advanced Phytochemistry and method development, and the creation and training of our proprietary algorithms, our Data Loom.What you’ll do
  • Perform phytochemical analyses to support NutEx production and discovery projects, ensuring reliable, accurate data for our research pipeline.
  • Execute analytical methods (including HPLC UV and HPLC MS) within our phytochemistry team.
  • Conduct quality control analyses for our plant based products, including PhytoComplex under the EDGEOS brand.
  • Support practical laboratory work across phytotechnology projects and contribute to data evaluation.
  • Collaborate closely with scientists and technicians in an interdisciplinary research environment at our Garden of the Future site.
Who we’re looking forYou’re someone who is hands on, curious, and ready to Own this role. You enjoy working in a discovery driven lab environment where workflows evolve as research progresses.
  • You bring a completed apprenticeship as a Laboratory Technician or a degree in Life Sciences, with practical experience in phytochemistry, natural product analytics, or HPLC based methods.
  • You’re confident with HPLC sample preparation, HPLC UV or HPLC MS, and you’re comfortable working with analytical software alongside Word and Excel.
  • You communicate openly, collaborate well in a team, and thrive in environments where innovation and non linear workflows are part of everyday discovery.
  • Fluency in English, German being an advantage.
This role will be based in Arbon, Thurgau, Switzerland. Full-time on-site presence in our Garden of the Future site is mandatory for close collaboration with the team and access to the laboratory.What you’ll receiveAs part of Nutreco and the SHV family, you’ll join a global network that offers long term stability, international collaboration, and opportunities for growth. You’ll work in a highly creative, diverse, and interdisciplinary scientific environment within the NutEx Discovery Group, surrounded by colleagues who are passionate about plant based innovation.You’ll receive a full-time onsite position (40 hours/week) with a competitive remuneration package, strong pension scheme, 25 vacation days with the option to purchase or sell a limited number, and a supportive environment that encourages continuous learning and development.How and why to find out more
Join us and contribute to a purpose driven organization where scientific discovery and real world impact go hand in hand. If you’re excited about advancing the next generation of plant derived solutions, we’d love to hear from you. Get ready to own your development, own your potential, and own your career. #OwnIt j4id10134941a j4it0312a j4iy26a

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