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Ibon Mujika Gonzalez - Lab Manager

10 February 2026
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3 minutes

When Ibon Mujika Gonzalez joined De Heus in early 2025 as Lab Manager at the Orkoien Laboratory in Spain, he brought with him an impressive scientific background. With a degree in Chemistry from the University of the Basque Country and hands-on experience across water quality, human food analysis and metallurgy, Ibon seamlessly transitioned into the world of animal nutrition — a field that was new to him, yet full of opportunity.

A role fueled by variety and impact

At the Orkoien laboratory, Ibon manages and supervises the wet chemistry facility where bromatological analyses are performed on raw materials, compound feed and forages. He oversees day‑to‑day operations, ensures analytical reliability and continuously seeks ways to improve processes. For Ibon, no two days look the same — and that’s exactly what inspires him. He thrives in an environment where scientific curiosity, hands-on work and collaboration come together.

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Growing in a global environment

Joining a multinational company like De Heus allowed Ibon to expand his professional horizon. He values the chance to collaborate with colleagues across De Heus Spain, De Heus Global and external partners, enriching his expertise and contributing to a broader mission: delivering safe, high-quality nutrition worldwide.

No two days are the same, and every day brings new challenges.

Ibon Mujika Gonzalez

Lab Manager at Orkoien Laboratory , De Heus Spain

Looking ahead with ambition

Currently, Ibon is working on an exciting new project that will broaden the laboratory’s capabilities and strengthen its contribution to De Heus’ quality standards. While details remain confidential, the initiative represents innovation, growth and the continuous improvement mindset that drives him every day.

World-class Workplace

We are extremely proud that De Heus was awarded the World-class Workplace label for 2024-2025. At De Heus you work in an environment where the employee is central.