Senior Technical Support

Cargill•Elk River, MN

11d•$24 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill. This position is in Cargill’s animal nutrition and health business, where we improve animal lives through better nutrition. Our team researches, innovates and creates solutions that deliver healthy results for our customers. Job Purpose and Impact The Technical Support position will lead the completion of routine analytical and laboratory testing of customer samples. In this role, you will receive ,prepare, test samples, document results of tests and communicate those results (LIMS). You will also check and monitor the instruments and equipment that is used during the testing process.

Requirements

High school diploma, secondary education level or equivalent.
Minimum of four years of related work experience.
PC and MS Office competence.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Experience with email, spreadsheet, presentation and word processing applications.
Proven experience in production related work.

Responsibilities

Receive, prepare, and process sample for laboratory testing. Including but not limited to database entry upon sample receipt, sample grinding and sample scanning
Perform routine instrument diagnostics and preventative maintenance activities. Assist with equipment troubleshooting and repair as required.
Perform a variety of laboratory analyzes including physical, chemical, physical-chemical tests (NIR, XRF, ICP, Spectrophotometer, titrations, Gravimetry, ELISA, enzymatic assays and others)
Assist in onboarding of new analytical assays and assist in method development.
Conduct complex inspections for sample properties utilizing laboratory equipment and various analytical methods.
Understand and comply with safety regulations and other procedural compliance regulations. Champion campus safety program. Consistently provide a safe work environment for self and others.
Maintain inventory management for laboratory chemicals, consumables, and samples.
Interpret and document results of all tests and internally communicates results as required (LIMS).
Provide leadership, coaching, training, and mentoring to team members.
Work in accordance with good laboratory practices.
Handle complex clerical, administrative, technical or customer support issues under minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.
Provide support for data quality and database reporting.
Utilize tools such as SharePoint to track and follow up on customer issues.
Other duties as assigned