Quality & Laboratory Specialist

Responsibilities

- Perform all duties in conformance with the established Feed Safety and Employee Safety policies and procedures. 

- Collect, prepare, and test samples using NIR and other lab equipment to ensure product quality, nutrient composition, and compliance with specifications. 

- Perform routine laboratory testing (e.g., moisture, protein, PDI, Mycotoxin) and manage sample retention, labeling, and organization in accordance with facility standards. 

- Maintain lab equipment, including executing required cleaning, planned maintenance, checks, and calibrations. 

- Support the Feed Safety Plan by performing accurate testing, documentation, investigations of out-of-spec results, and recommending corrective actions. 

- Assist with audits and ensure laboratory processes and documentation comply with FSMA and Safe Feed/Safe Food requirements. 

- Analyze laboratory results, identify trends in DDG and finished feed quality, and maintain accurate data in systems such as FOSS and Excel. 

- Develop and present clear reports and dashboards to communicate quality performance and support operational decision-making. 

- Maintain laboratory organization, supply inventory, and audit readiness while collaborating with operations, supporting special projects, and serving as back-up to the Scale house as needed. 

- Take on additional and other responsibilities as assigned and needed to successfully contribute to the development of Pellet Technology USA as a company and growing entity. 

- Responsible for production of safe animal feed and adherence to internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). 

- Perform all responsibilities in accordance with PTUSA’s Values of Innovation, Ownership, Humility, Collaboration, and Stewardship.