• Application Deadline:
• Position: Quality Control Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 3 years



• Location Oyo




• Job Field Agriculture / Agro-Allied 
  
  

Job Purpose

• To ensure that all hatchery operations, including egg handling, incubation, and chick processing, meet internal and regulatory quality standards.


• The role supports healthy chick production, biosecurity, and compliance with food safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect and verify incoming hatching eggs for weight, cleanliness, and shell quality.


• Monitor hatchery environments (temperature, humidity, airflow) and ensure equipment calibration.


• Supervise sanitation and disinfection procedures in incubation and hatching areas.


• Conduct random sampling of chicks for quality grading, deformities, and weight.


• Document hatchability rates, mortality, and quality deviations; recommend corrective actions.


• Enforce biosecurity protocols across all hatchery operations.


• Support audits by regulatory bodies and ensure compliance with animal health standards.


• Collaborate with veterinary, production, and logistics teams to maintain chick viability.


• Train staff on hygiene and product handling procedures.


• Report any non-conforming procedures or deviations immediately to supervisors.

Requirements

• B.Sc. / HND in Animal Science, Microbiology, or related field.


• Minimum 3years’ experience in a poultry hatchery or animal production environment.


• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and hatchery hygiene standards.


• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.