Administrator Operations-1st Shift- Tecumseh Plant

Tyson Foods; Tecumseh (OK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

paid time off

401(k) plans

affordable health, life, dental,Vision

more

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Tecumseh, Oklahoma, is seeking a Laboratory Coordinator to support daily laboratory operations through administrative, inventory, and compliance tasks.

You will maintain supplies, process documentation, coordinate equipment maintenance, and assist with routine lab procedures while upholding safety and biosecurity policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of related administrative, laboratory support, inventory, or operations experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase orders for lab supplies.
• Receive, track, and maintain inventories of laboratory materials.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and calibration schedules.
• Maintain safety, biosecurity, and training records.
• Assist with general office duties and laboratory processes as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Stakeholder coordination

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Internal Management & Management Support Applicants:

Automatic notification to your current manager will be initiated upon selection for interview. This applies to all current P or M level candidates.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Referral Payout Eligible:

No

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Management Level:

P1

This position supports the daily operations of a laboratory through a combination of administrative, inventory, compliance, and laboratory support activities. The role is responsible for maintaining supplies and consumables, processing documentation, coordinating equipment maintenance, supporting safety and biosecurity programs, and assisting with routine laboratory operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase orders.
• Receive, track, and maintain inventories of laboratory supplies.
• Ensure consumables are stocked at laboratory workstations.
• Maintain safety, biosecurity, and animal welfare training records.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and calibration schedules.
• Maintain the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) database.
• Process incoming laboratory results and certifications.
• Maintain distribution and contact lists.
• Perform general office duties, including filing and phone support.
• Assist with media production/distribution and other entry-level laboratory processes as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma, vocational training, or equivalent required.

Experience

• 3+ years of related administrative, laboratory support, inventory, or operations experience.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to learn and work with new software systems.

Core Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and exercise sound judgment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with multiple stakeholders.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday
• 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
• No travel required
• No supervisory responsibilities

Biosecurity & Animal Welfare Requirements

• Must comply with strict biosecurity procedures, including shower-in/shower-out requirements when applicable.
• No jewelry permitted on site except medical ID jewelry.
• Must agree to avoid contact with avian species (e.g., chickens, ducks, birds).
• Must follow all Company Animal Welfare policies.

Physical Requirements

• Regular standing, walking, sitting, reaching, bending, and visual inspection activities.
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Must use safe lifting techniques.
• Required to wear nitrile gloves when handling samples.
• May be exposed to standard laboratory chemicals.

Ideal Candidate Profile

A detail-oriented laboratory coordinator or administrative professional with inventory management experience, strong Microsoft Office skills, excellent organizational abilities, and a commitment to safety, biosecurity, and compliance in a laboratory environment.

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

For Professional Management levels, internal applicants should either upload a resume to their application OR complete their application fully showing current and past work experience in the sections provided.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with

• paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• more

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