Job Description

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Regulatory Compliance & Contaminant Control

• Conduct testing, monitoring, and verification of food safety contaminants in accordance with customer requirements and international regulations, particularly European Union (EU) standards.
• Support quality assurance activities related to contaminants including 3-MCPD, Glycidyl Esters (GE), MOSH/MOAH, pesticide residues, heavy metals, mycotoxins, and other food safety risks
• Review and interpret laboratory reports from internal and external accredited laboratories to ensure compliance with applicable specifications and regulatory limits.
• Monitor contaminant trends and identify potential risks affecting product safety, quality, and market access.
• Coordinate with Production, Procurement, and Quality Assurance teams to ensure implementation of contaminant reduction and mitigation programs.
• Support customer audits, certification audits, and regulatory inspections related to food safety and contaminant management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (S1) or Diploma (D3) in Food Technology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Microbiology, Agriculture, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in Quality Control, Food Safety, Laboratory Analysis, or related functions within food manufacturing, edible oils, coffee, feed, or agricultural industries.
• Familiarity with international food safety standards including GMP, HACCP, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, and Codex requirements.
• Experience in handling export-oriented products and understanding customer quality requirements for international markets is preferred.
• Knowledge of contaminant monitoring and control including 3-MCPD, Glycidyl Esters (GE), MOSH/MOAH, pesticide residues, heavy metals, and mycotoxins is highly desirable.

Technical Competencies

• Strong understanding of food safety, quality assurance, and laboratory testing methodologies.
• Knowledge of analytical techniques such as GC-MS, GC-FID, HPLC, LC-MS/MS, or interpretation of accredited laboratory test reports.
• Understanding of European Union food safety regulations and contaminant limits, particularly for vegetable oils, coffee products, grains, and feed ingredients.
• Ability to evaluate and interpret results related to:
  • 3-MCPD and Glycidyl Esters (GE)
  • MOSH (Mineral Oil Saturated Hydrocarbons)
  • MOAH (Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons)
  • Pesticide Residues
  • Heavy Metals
  • Mycotoxins
  • Process Contaminants
• Knowledge of traceability systems, root cause analysis, and CAPA implementation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.

Preferred Experience (European Market Focus)

• Experience supporting products intended for export to the European Union (EU) market.
• Familiarity with EU regulations and customer requirements regarding low-contaminant products.
• Experience participating in contaminant reduction programs and supplier quality verification to achieve Low Contaminant Standards for international customers.
• Understanding of risk assessment and mitigation strategies related to contaminant formation during sourcing, processing, storage, and transportation.

Additional Information

Additional Information for the job

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

We offer

• Competitive salary and benefits​​​​​​
• Social and health insurance
• Access to Training and Development