About the Role:

The primary role of the Quality Control Analyst is to carry out laboratory and product-quality testing for incoming raw materials, in-process samples and finished feed, ensuring compliance with established specifications and ISO 9001:2015, HACCP, GMP and PRP requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect, prepare and analyse raw-material, in-process and finished-feed samples.
• Perform routine testing including urease activity, particle-size distribution, mycotoxin screening and moisture analysis.
• Conduct Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIR) analysis and maintain required quality registers.
• Verify incoming raw materials against approved specifications before acceptance.
• Monitor production samples, identify defects and report non-conforming products to the Quality Supervisor/Manager.
• Maintain laboratory supplies and equipment, report malfunctions, monitor calibration requirements and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications & Experience Required:

• Diploma or Certificate in Bioscience Laboratory Technology or a quality-control certification.
• Degree in Agricultural Sciences or a related field and a professional qualification are preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role; 3 years in a milling environment is preferred.
• Basic understanding of feed manufacturing and specialised training/experience in quality and feed safety systems.
• Technical and analytical ability, strong attention to detail, problem-solving, communication and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team, with an adaptable and continuous-learning mindset.

What’s on the table!

• Opportunity for career growth in a multinational organisation
• Competitive remuneration and benefits

• Collect, prepare and analyse raw-material, in-process and finished-feed samples.
• Perform routine testing including urease activity, particle-size distribution, mycotoxin screening and moisture analysis.
• Conduct Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIR) analysis and maintain required quality registers.
• Verify incoming raw materials against approved specifications before acceptance.
• Monitor production samples, identify defects and report non-conforming products to the Quality Supervisor/Manager.
• Maintain laboratory supplies and equipment, report malfunctions, monitor calibration requirements and maintain accurate records.

• Technical and analytical ability
• Strong attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills
• Communication skills
• Time-management skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Adaptable mindset
• Continuous-learning mindset

• Diploma or Certificate in Bioscience Laboratory Technology or a quality-control certification.
• Degree in Agricultural Sciences or a related field and a professional qualification are preferred.
• Basic understanding of feed manufacturing
• Specialised training/experience in quality and feed safety systems.