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Food
Safety Quality Regulatory Lab Technician - Fort Dodge, IA
Cargill
Benefits
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description
Relocation assistance
Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your
career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to
safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is
in Cargill’s food ingredients and bio-industrial business, where we
anticipate trends around taste, nutrition and safety to innovate and provide
solutions to manufacturers, retailers and foodservice companies.
Job Purpose and Impact
The Food Safety Quality Regulatory Lab Technician will complete routine
analytical and laboratory testing in support of the food safety quality and
operational teams. Testing performed for routine analysis of in-process and
final product testing, checking and monitoring instrumentation performance.
In this role, you will conduct testing as well as document results of tests
into databases and communication test results verbally and in writing. Key
Accountabilities
Keep laboratory supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, and
verifying receipt.
Assist with the evaluation and interpretation of highly complex data,
identifying problems with atypical test results consulting with senior-level
personnel.
Resolve problems by examining and evaluating data; select corrective steps.
Support trials and experiments under the direction of more senior team
members.
Use safe laboratory practices to protect self and others, checking proper
functioning of stations, routinely attending safety meetings, and performing
preventive maintenance and calibration of complex standard equipment and
instruments.
Handle complex clerical, administrative, technical or customer support issues
under minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to
appropriate staff.
Other duties as assigned Position Information:
Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma, secondary education level or equivalent
Proven working knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and management ISO
17025 accreditations or standards
Minimum of four years of related work experience
Willing and able to work rotating weekends Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in chemistry, food science, or related discipline
Three or more years of experience within a laboratory or food manufacturing
environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet
Location
1950 Harvest Ave, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
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