RAS Trial specialist
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 23, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 23, 2026. Nutreco scores B on the Alion truth index.
The Indoor RAS Specialist is responsible for managing and operating fish and shrimp trials within an Indoor RAS. The role supports R&D activities by executing aqua feeds and challenge trials, optimizing system performance, and ensuring accurate and traceable data collection in compliance with established protocols and SOPs.
Job Description:
Main Tasks
- Prepare and implement trial protocols, including:
- Trial protocol: Trial design, Stocking, Feeding regimes, Sampling procedures.
- Tanks and system set up and preparation
- Manage daily operations of the indoor RAS facility, including:
- Water quality monitoring and control
- System operation and maintenance
- Fish and shrimp health monitoring
- Execute Aqua feeds and challenge trials according to approved experimental protocols
- Ensure strict adherence to biosecurity procedures and protocols
- Conduct daily data collection, recording and monitoring
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve SOPs for RAS operation and trial execution
- Ensure data accuracy, traceability and compliance with SOPs
- Support statistical data preparation, analysis, and reporting for R&D purposes
- Troubleshoot system issues and implement corrective actions to ensure stability and minimize variation between replicates
- Facility & Equipment Responsibilities.
- Operate and maintain key RAS components, including: Biofilters, Drum filters, UV systems, Pumps and aeration systems, Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance of equipment.
How and why to find out more
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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.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Nutreco is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Nutreco is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.