Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future
Nutreco, a member of the SHV family, is dedicated to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Our operations are divided into two primary business lines: Skretting, a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions that revolutionizes aquaculture for a sustainable future, and Trouw Nutrition, which specializes in animal nutrition and enhancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions.
About Nutreco Exploration
Nutreco Exploration (NutEx) serves as the ingredient development partner for all Nutreco business lines—Trouw Nutrition and Skretting. With expertise in Phytotechnology and Microtechnology, we ‘Discover, Create, and Produce’ innovative products that integrate into Nutreco’s feeding solutions—enhancing their impact on the health and welfare of aquatic and land animals. Our vision is to develop a proprietary portfolio of high-impact solutions backed by patents, regulatory approvals, and deep scientific understanding.
Located at Nutreco’s Garden of the Future facility in Arbon, Switzerland, within the renowned Phyto-Valley, our dynamic team of 20 experts operates with the agility of a fast-paced, innovation-driven startup. While part of Nutreco’s global network of 13,000 employees, our specialized work environment fosters collaboration and encourages continuous learning.
Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Our flexible, hands-on approach allows team members to contribute across different areas and support one another in achieving shared goals. Close teamwork and in-person collaboration help to spark new ideas and drive innovation forward.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Sample Coordinator to oversee the collection, tracking, and management of plant and bacteria (postbiotic) samples within the Discovery Team at Nutreco’s Garden of the Future. This role is essential for ensuring the integrity, documentation, and accessibility of samples for scientific discovery. The ideal candidate will possess experience in sample logistics, inventory management, and laboratory operations, alongside a strong understanding of both plant biology and microbiological research protocols. Additionally, the Sample Coordinator will play a key role in evaluating and recommending optimal software solutions for sample management to enhance efficiency and data traceability.
Key Responsibilities
- Sample Collection & Processing: Oversee and execute the receipt, labeling, and preparation of plant and postbiotic bacteria samples for analysis or further processing, including full extracts.
- Plant Material Procurement: Source and acquire plant materials from external suppliers and research partners, ensuring timely availability and quality compliance.
- Supplier & Partner Coordination: Communicate with growers, suppliers, and botanical partners to organize shipments and align material specifications with research needs.
- Internal Material Flow Management: Track, record, and update the status of all plant and bacterial material entries and withdrawals.
- Forecasting & Reordering: Anticipate material needs and initiate timely reorders in collaboration with researchers and planners.
- Stakeholder Communication: Act as the central communication hub between Discovery and Laboratory Groups to ensure transparency and timely updates across projects.
- Inventory Management: Maintain an accurate database of all biological samples, ensuring proper storage conditions and traceability.
- Software Evaluation & Implementation: Research and recommend the best sample management software to streamline tracking, documentation, and compliance processes.
- Quality Control: Implement best practices for sample preservation, ensuring integrity for research purposes.
- Collaboration: Work closely with scientists, technicians, and external partners to coordinate sample requests and transfers.
- Compliance & Documentation: Ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines and maintain detailed records of sample origins, handling, and usage.
- Equipment & Storage Oversight: Manage freezers, drying chambers, and other storage systems to optimize sample longevity.
- Process Improvement: Develop and refine standard operating procedures (SOPs) for sample handling, tracking, and digital management.
Qualifications & Skills
- Degree in Biology, Botany, Environmental Science, Microbiology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Experience in sample management, laboratory operations, or research logistics.
- Strong proficiency in inventory tracking systems, data management, and laboratory software solutions.
- Knowledge of plant biology, microbiology, taxonomy, and preservation techniques.
- Familiarity with laboratory software systems and database management tools.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment.
Work Environment & Benefits
- Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge plant and microbiological discovery research.
- Collaborative and dynamic laboratory setting.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.