Laboratory Technician

BOORTMALT is the world leader malting company with 3 million tonnes production capacity.
The group is present on 5 continents with 27 malting plants. Boortmalt's expertise is widely acknowledged by brewers and distillers who rely on the supply of top quality barley malt.
The Boortmalt Group is a fully owned subsidiary of the agricultural and agribusiness cooperative Axereal. Our relationship with Axereal, Europe's largest grain cooperative, ensures us access to high quality barley year round.

The Laboratory Technician is responsible for the delivery of accurate, timely and reliable analytical results from the central laboratory as a service to business stakeholders and customers. This role reports to the Laboratory Supervisor. Tasks you will be doing but not limited to are;

• Preparation and wet chemistry analyses of raw material and finished product malt samples
• Ensuring preparation and analytical procedures and associated tasks are conducted in accordance with Boortmalt Standard Methods
• Participation in laboratory proficiency testing schemes
• Calibration and maintenance of analytical instrumentation and their accessories
• Highlighting anomalies in results and sample type/behaviour and undertaking subsequent investigations
• Management of reporting, record keeping and investigations of non-conformances
• Ensuring compliance with Boortmalt Good Laboratory Practices.
• Ensuring compliance with Boortmalt EHS requirements and required training

With relevant experience working in a Lab, we would also like for you to bring;

• Degree, preferable higher degree in agriculture, food science, chemistry or related discipline.
• Analytical and detailed
• Ability to quickly respond to and resolve issues
• Ability to connect with people in various levels of the organisation
• Good time management skills
• High level of computer literacy
• High adaptability and capacity for change
• Comfortable communicating and operating in a team environment.

Boortmalt is on an exciting trajectory as we strive to cement our position as the world's leading Maltster. If you would like to join us on our journey and have a passion for beer and for brewing, then we would love to hear from you.