Animal feed nutritionist jobs in Finland
Animal feed nutritionists analyse the nutritional value of animal feeds in order to provide dietary advice to agricultural, manufacturing, zoological and public sector staff. They undertake research on nutritionally balanced food stuffs and maintain awareness of technical and scientific developments on the subject.
Animal feed nutritionist - Which skills are essential?
Assess nutritional characteristics of food for human consumption for a better healthy diet.
Ensure that feed additives undergo scientific evaluation to assess if the additive has any harmful effects on human or animal health or on the environment.
Ensuring procurement and reception of raw materials, planning and execution of production, as well as the loading and dispatching of feed.
Animal feed ingredients to determine the maximum level of undesirable substances (i.e. contaminants) in raw materials set by the European Union to prevent toxicity.
Assure an environmental-friendly policy when working with natural resources like meat, fruits and vegetables. This means handling resources in the most efficient and nature-friendly way while trying to minimalise pressure on the ecosystem.
Apply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).
Communicate with and support clients and veterinarians in case of problems. Provide feedback to production and management.
Composition, nutritional specifications and formulas of animal feeds. Feed additives, energy values, nutritional and supplemental needs depending on different species. Feed requirements according to legislation in force.
Evaluate the chemical and nutritional value of feeds, feed supplements, grass and forage for commercial animals.
The body of regulations that require feed business operators to comply with standards of hygiene and traceability and the registration and approval of their establishments.
Legislation related to the food and feed industry including food manufacturing, hygiene, safety, raw materials, additives, GMOs, labelling, environmental and trade regulations.
Registering the required transport documents for prepared animal feeds. Registering medicated feeds.
Regularly attend educational workshops, read professional publications, actively participate in professional societies.
Contamination and spoilage hazards related to animal feeds. Prevention and reaction.
Apply and follow national, international, and internal requirements quoted in standards, regulations and other specifications related with manufacturing of food and beverages.
Apply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
The products used to improve the quality of animal feed and the quality of the food that these animals produce or are turned into; or to improve the animals' performance and health.
Laboratory based sciences such as biology, chemistry, physics, integrated science or advanced laboratory science.
Develop innovative and effective animal feeds.
Formulate diets and rations to maximise animal growth, reproduction, health, and/or performance.
Animal feed nutritionist - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Proceed in a way that one can be relied on or depended on.
Speak one or more foreign languages in order to communicate commercial and technical issues with various suppliers and clients.
Ensure that goods are labeled with all necessary labeling information (e.g. legal, technological, hazardous and others) regarding the product. Ensure that labels respects the legal requirements and adhere to regulations.
Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so they are comprehensible to a non-expert audience.
Liaise with fellow colleagues to ensure common understanding on work related affairs and agree on the necessary compromises the parties might need to face. Negotiate compromises between parties as to ensure that work in general run efficiently towards the achievement of the objectives.
Different types of pesticides used for food raw materials to control proper use of those substances preserving main characteristics of products.
Ensure a clean working space according to hygienic standards in the food processing industry.
Utilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.
Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.
Read and comprehend job-related reports, analyse the content of reports and apply findings to daily work operations.