NSF
ASC Auditor – Aquaculture Certification Programme (Independent Contractor)
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Job Description
NSF is looking for an experienced ASC Auditor to deliver third-party certification audits under the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Certification Programme.
This role supports aquaculture farm certification and, where authorised, feed mill certification, in line with applicable ASC standards and accreditation requirements.
Responsibilities
- Conduct on-site and/or remote ASC audits of aquaculture farms and authorised feed mills
- Perform audits against applicable ASC normative documents, including:
- ASC Species Standards
- ASC Aligned Farm Standard
- ASC Feed Standard
- ASC Farm and Feed Certification Requirements
- Review certification scope, applicable standards and previous audit history
- Prepare audit plans aligned with ASC requirements, site risk and NSF procedures
- Assess conformity using objective evidence, records and site observations
- Evaluate environmental, social, animal welfare and operational controls
- Identify, document and justify non-conformities in line with ASC rules
- Communicate audit findings clearly and professionally to site management
- Complete audit reports and follow-up documentation within required timelines
- Operate in full compliance with ASC Certification and Accreditation Requirements (CAR) and ISO 19011 principles
- Maintain impartiality, confidentiality and independence at all times
- Participate in witness audits, training, calibration and performance monitoring as required
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Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent qualification in aquaculture, veterinary science, environmental science, biology, food/feed science or a related technical discipline
- Recognised Lead Auditor qualification aligned with ISO 19011 (or equivalent)
- Minimum 3 years’ relevant professional experience in one or more of the following:
- Aquaculture farm operations or management
- Aquaculture feed manufacturing
- Environmental or social compliance systems
- Third-party certification or inspection
- Qualified, or in a documented qualification process, for ASC Species Standards and/or ASC Aligned Farm Standard
- ASC Feed Standard qualification is advantageous
- Strong analytical skills and sound professional judgement
- High-quality technical report writing in English
- Ability to work independently within defined procedures
- Willingness to travel nationally and internationally
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Please note that NSF is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and search firms for this role. Resumes submitted to an NSF employee by a third-party agency without a valid written and signed search agreement between NSF and said third-party agency will become the sole property of NSF. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.
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