R&D Lab Technician-Micro Lab- Austin, MN
About The Position
Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue. Its brands include PLANTERS®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE®, APPLEGATE®, WHOLLY®, HORMEL® BLACK LABEL®, COLUMBUS®, JENNIE-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World’s Best Companies and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. For more information, visit hormelfoods.com.
Requirements
- Successful completion of post-secondary education in a lab based, scientific discipline.
- Demonstrated basic lab skills including aseptic technique, quantitative and qualitative analysis.
- Strong math skills.
- Good computer skills including Outlook, Excel, Word, LIMS or equivalents.
- Demonstrated ability to perform independent or group work.
- Good communication skills.
- Must be capable of standing for extended periods of time, handle strong odors and may, on occasion, lift up to 50 lbs.
Nice To Haves
- 1-2 years of laboratory experience.
- Knowledge of Laboratory Quality Systems and Root Cause Analyses skills.
Responsibilities
- Works with an intermediate degree of supervision and sometimes direct supervision.
- Performs assays in the general micro lab that include mostly non-pathogen organisms.
- Conducts Quality Control procedures for laboratory as assigned.
- Initiates and participates in Corrective Action Requests, Method Validation Projects, and Continuous Improvement Projects.
- Maintains Quality Control and ISO records as assigned.
- May assist with the administrative duties, such as, safety audits, obtaining COAs, and ordering supplies and chemicals.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
- Discretionary annual merit increases
- Profit sharing
- 401(k) with employer match
- Stock purchase plan
- Earned paid time off
- FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
