Seasonal Assistant -Chemistry/Microbiology Lab

Hormel Foods Family of Companies • Austin, MN

11h • $17 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Seasonal Assistant: Chemistry or Microbiology Lab - Research & Development (Part-time)
To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.
Relocation is not eligible for this role.
Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
Must be 18 years of age or older
About Hormel Foods — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™
Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. 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 on Fast Company’s list of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, received a perfect score of 100 on the 2023–24 Corporate Equality Index and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ — to bring some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit hormelfoods.com.

Requirements

• Basic lab skills including aseptic technique, quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Strong math skills.
• Must be capable of standing for extended periods of time, handle strong odors and may, on occasion, have to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must live within a commutable distance from Austin, Minnesota (relocation/housing assistance not provided.)
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
• Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa.

Nice To Haves

• Working toward a bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline with lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Works with an intermediate degree of supervision and/or detailed procedures.
• Performs routine, complex and occasionally highly complex assays in the Microbiology and Chemistry Lab (all activities must be performed in a safe, accurate and efficient manner.)
• Performs other duties assigned, including responsibilities in other areas of Research and Development.

Benefits

• Other components of Hormel Foods’ total compensation package includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, discretionary annual merit increases, profit sharing, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, paid vacation, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level