Lab Technician - Chromatography Lab - Research & Development

Hormel Foods; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hormel Foods Corporation is seeking a Lab Technician – Chromatography Lab for its Austin, MN R&D team. The role involves performing analytical analyses with supervision, maintaining QC and ISO records, and carrying out other duties within the R&D Laboratories.

A background with lab techniques and willingness to relocate to Austin, MN is required. Two years of post-secondary education in a lab-based discipline and two years of lab experience are preferred, along with strong math, data collection,

Qualifications

• Education – 2 years post-secondary education in a lab-based scientific discipline.
• Experience – 2 years in a lab-based discipline preferred.
• Basic lab skills including gravimetric, volumetric, titrimetric, spectrophotometric, chromatographic & pH measurement utilizing computerized data collection.
• Good math skills with statistical comprehension.
• Good computer skills including Microsoft Office and LIMS.
• Communication – Listening, speaking, and writing effectively while promoting dialog with focused feedback.
• Inclusion – Ability to work in an inclusive team environment, treating others with dignity and respect.
• Initiative – Ability to manage accountabilities proactively utilizing strong organizational skills while asking "what else can I do".
• Resilience - Open to change while staying engaged in a challenging work environment.
• Accountability - holding oneself accountable and being personally invested to deliver key results supporting our customers.
• Capable of standing for extended periods of time and may, on occasion, lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Works with an intermediate degree of supervision and/or detailed procedures.
• Performs analytical analyses of moderate and occasionally high complexity in the Chromatography Lab (all activities must be performed in a safe, accurate and efficient manner).
• Maintains QC and ISO records as assigned.
• Performs other assigned duties within R&D Laboratories.

Skills

Gravimetric

Volumetric

Titrimetric

Spectrophotometric

Chromatographic

pH measurement

Statistical analysis

Microsoft Office

LIMS

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Resilience

Accountability

Physical stamina

Education

Two years post-secondary education in a lab-based discipline

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

LAB TECHNICIAN – Chromatography Lab - Research & Development (Austin, MN)

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.

Responsibilities

• Works with an intermediate degree of supervision and/or detailed procedures.
• Performs analytical analyses of moderate and occasionally high complexity in the Chromatography Lab (all activities must be performed in a safe, accurate and efficient manner).
• Maintains QC and ISO records as assigned.
• Performs other assigned duties within R&D Laboratories.

Qualifications

• Education - Successful completion of 2 years post-secondary education in a lab based scientific discipline.
• Experience – 2 years in a lab-based discipline preferred.
• Demonstrated basic lab skills including gravimetric, volumetric, titrimetric, spectrophotometric, chromatographic & pH measurement utilizing computerized data collection.
• Good math skills with statistical comprehension.
• Good computer skills including Microsoft Office and LIMS.
• Communication – Listening, speaking, and writing effectively while promoting dialog with focused feedback.
• Inclusion – Ability to work in an inclusive team environment, treating others with dignity and respect.
• Initiative – Ability to manage accountabilities proactively utilizing strong organizational skills while asking "what else can I do".
• Resilience - Open to change while staying engaged in a challenging work environment.
• Accountability - holding oneself accountable and being personally invested to deliver key results supporting our customers.
• Capable of standing for extended periods of time and may, on occasion, lift up to 50 lbs.

Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to Relocate: Austin, MN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person