Feed Additive Application Lab Technologist

Job Description

Job Summary:

Develop new ingredients: Develop novel antioxidant blends to improve the shelf-life stability and reduce oxidation of sensitive ingredients used in feed mixtures for livestock animals and companion animals.

Improve existing ingredients: Develop new ways to use existing antioxidant ingredients for feed solutions

Ensure quality control: Ensure that ingredients meet quality standards and regulatory compliance

Manage samples: Manage samples for analysis, including proper storage and documentation

Ensure compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant standards and procedures throughout the production process

To engage in and support application product development. Utilize existing and new ingredients, processes and concepts to demonstrate Lucta antioxidant technologies and maximize sales potential.

Process customer sample requests that require application of using existing and new antioxidants, in a timely manner. This includes working on prioritized projects first and within the agreed upon deadline.

To engage in product development, utilizing existing and new ingredients, processes and concepts to demonstrate Lucta flavors and technologies to maximize their sales potential.

TASKS TO BE CARRIED OUT: develops and tests antioxidants for animal feed to improve stability and reduce oxidation of sensitive ingredients:

Development: Create new antioxidant profiles, and replicate existing antioxidants

Selection: Select the best antioxidants for the application and manage the flavor selection and evaluation process

Testing: Test antioxidants in feed applications over time and temperature gradients

Performance: Collect antioxidant performance results

Library: Build a library of antioxidants

Consistency: Establish processes for consistent antioxidant reproduction during bulk production

Safety: Ensure antioxidants meet regulatory and safety requirements

Other responsibilities may include:

Preparing compounds and testing solutions

Analyzing the composition and structure of compounds

Developing and improving products, formulas, and processes

Documenting findings in technical reports

Maintaining laboratory equipment

Ordering chemicals and laboratory supplies

Keep records and establish standard operation procedures for relevant tasks at hand.

Follow safety policies and procedures.

Effective communication skills, technical aptitude and strong interpersonal skills.

Lucta is committed to the principles of equal employment and to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is inclusive and equitable, free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based upon an individual's age, race (including traits historically associated with race, which includes hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity, or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), military status (including status as a uniformed servicemember, a veteran, or dependent of a servicemember), or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Lucta is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Full-time