Lab Chemist- Wilkesboro, NC- 1st Shift

Tyson Shared Services•Wilkesboro, NC

About The Position

The Lab Chemist performs work in a food safety laboratory, ranging from individual procedures or work instructions to multiple chemistry, analytical, microbiological, or quality-system procedures. Precision and accuracy in carrying out work instructions and collecting data are essential. Team members are expected to demonstrate proficiency and growth after training. The role requires performing complex work instructions and operating sophisticated equipment without close supervision, working independently, and resolving routine problems. The Lab Chemist also assists with planning, development, modification, validation, and evaluation of testing applications and test results. The position maintains ISO records for process control, follows quality-system and safety requirements, and cross-trains to cover specific areas for absent team members. Other duties may be assigned. This role has no management duties, does not support sponsorship, and requires the employee to reside in the United States. The successful candidate must be able to perform the job’s physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent experience.
Good reading, verbal, and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and LabWare LIMS applications.
Must reside in the United States; the role does not support sponsorship.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs.

Nice To Haves

College-level courses or a degree in chemistry, microbiology, or a related science field.
Previous laboratory experience or technical training in a related field.

Responsibilities

Perform complex work instructions and operate sophisticated equipment without close supervision.
Work independently and resolve routine problems.
Assist with planning, development, method modification, validation, and evaluation of new or existing testing applications and test results.
Maintain ISO records for process control and comply with quality-system and safety requirements.
Cross-train and substitute for absent team members in specific areas.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Use approved AI tools responsibly, protect sensitive information, follow company policies, and critically validate AI-generated outputs.