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.
Engage in product development: Utilize existing and new ingredients, processes and concepts to demonstrate Lucta antioxidant technologies and maximize sales potential.
Process customer sample requests: Process customer sample requests that require application of using existing and new antioxidants in a timely manner, prioritizing projects within the agreed upon deadline.

TASKS TO BE CARRIED OUT:

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.
Keeping records and establishing standard operation procedures for relevant tasks at hand.
Following 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, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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