Quality Lab Technician
About The Position
As a Quality Lab Technician at Companion Animal, you will "Own it" by taking full accountability for the integrity and safety of our companion animal nutrition products, ensuring every blend meets our rigorous quality standards before reaching the customer. Acting with purpose and care, you will execute critical inspections—including NIR and Mycotoxin testing—and manage the end-to-end sample process within LIMS to ensure total compliance with customer specifications and industry regulations. You will collaborate with intent by performing daily quality walks, reviewing production records for errors, and communicating deviations to the Q&FS Manager to resolve issues swiftly. By taking the initiative to suggest improvements to SOPs and assisting with audit preparations, you will drive results that matter, maintaining the "quality-centric culture" that defines Trouw Nutrition and Nutreco.
Requirements
- Detail-oriented and accountable
- Performance-driven
- Strong deductive reasoning
- Interpersonal skills
- High School Diploma (BS in Chemistry or Food Science preferred)
- Valid driver’s licence
- Quality & Compliance Accountability: You demonstrate personal accountability by reviewing daily production records within one business day, monitoring COA verification data, and ensuring all finished products meet Nutreco monitoring standards.
- Operational Initiative: You take the lead in identifying and troubleshooting production defects, assisting with equipment calibration, and performing daily quality walks to maintain facility excellence.
- Educational & Professional Foundation: You have a High School Diploma (BS in Chemistry or Food Science preferred)
Nice To Haves
- Forklift experience is an asset
Responsibilities
- Taking full accountability for the integrity and safety of our companion animal nutrition products
- Executing critical inspections—including NIR and Mycotoxin testing
- Managing the end-to-end sample process within LIMS
- Performing daily quality walks
- Reviewing production records for errors
- Communicating deviations to the Q&FS Manager
- Suggesting improvements to SOPs
- Assisting with audit preparations
Benefits
- Competitive health benefits – Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA/FSA
- Disability and Life insurance
- 401K Matching
- Paid Parental Leave and Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Annual bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
