Job Objective

To conduct laboratory testing and quality inspections of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products, ensuring that all products meet approved quality specifications before release.

Key Responsibilities

1. Raw Material Testing

- Collect and test samples of incoming raw materials such as maize, rice bran, de-oiled rice bran, oil cakes, protein meals, minerals, and other feed ingredients.
- Perform routine tests for moisture, pH where applicable, physical appearance, odour, and contamination.
- Check supplier test certificates against approved specifications.
- Identify substandard or contaminated materials and report deviations to the Quality Control Officer or Production Manager.

2. Finished Product Testing

- Conduct routine quality tests on finished cattle feed and feed supplements.
- Analyse moisture, crude protein, crude fat, crude fibre, total ash, and other parameters as per the approved testing plan and laboratory capability.
- Coordinate calcium, phosphorus, salt, and other specific analyses where applicable.
- Maintain batch-wise testing records and report results against product specifications.
- Support product release decisions through documented test results and approval procedures.

3. In-Process Quality Control

- Collect samples during grinding, mixing, pelleting, cooling, and packing, as applicable.
- Monitor moisture, particle size, mixing uniformity, pellet quality, and other relevant process parameters.
- Report deviations immediately to the production team.
- Verify packaging quality, net weight, batch numbers, manufacturing dates,



and labelling.

4. Laboratory Operations

- Operate and maintain laboratory instruments, balances, ovens, moisture analysers, pH meters, and other equipment relevant to assigned tests.
- Prepare reagents and standard solutions as per approved procedures.
- Follow laboratory SOPs, sampling methods, testing protocols, and safety procedures.
- Maintain equipment calibration and maintenance records.
- Ensure proper storage, labelling, and retention of samples.

5. Documentation & Reporting

- Maintain raw material inspection reports, laboratory registers, test reports, and finished-product quality records.
- Prepare daily QC reports and communicate deviations to the reporting manager.
- Maintain traceability between raw material lots, production batches, and finished products.
- Assist in non-conformance reporting, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
- Coordinate with external laboratories for specialised tests when required.
- Educational Qualifications

- B.Sc. in Chemistry or a related discipline; or
- M.Sc. in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related discipline.

Candidates with experience in animal feed, food processing, agricultural commodities, fertiliser,



or manufacturing laboratories will be preferred.

Technical Skills Required

- Knowledge of basic analytical chemistry and laboratory practices.
- Understanding of moisture analysis and proximate analysis of feed materials.
- Familiarity with laboratory instruments and chemical handling.
- Knowledge of titration, sample preparation, and testing documentation.
- Basic computer skills, particularly MS Excel and data entry.
- Solid attention to detail and numerical accuracy.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Timely completion of raw material and finished-product testing.
- Accuracy and reliability of laboratory results.
- Complete and up-to-date laboratory records.
- Prompt reporting of quality deviations.
- Compliance with laboratory SOPs and safety procedures.
- Proper equipment maintenance and sample traceability.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should be systematic, honest, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a manufacturing environment. The candidate must be willing to work closely with production and stores teams and follow shift schedules if required.

Compensation

Salary will be based on qualifications, relevant experience, and practical laboratory skills.

How to Apply

Interested candidates may submit their updated CV with educational qualifications, laboratory experience, current or expected salary, and availability to join.

Gocarin Industries Pvt. Ltd.
Quality and consistency in every batch of animal nutrition products.

📌 Quality Control Chemist - Cattle Feed & Feed Supplements (Balasore)
🏢 Gocarin Industries
📍 Balasore