R&D Lab Technician-Micro Lab- Austin, MN

LAB TECHNICIAN - MICROBIOLOGY LAB - RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (AUSTIN, MN)

About Hormel Foods — 

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue. 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 by TIME magazine as one of the World’s Best Companies and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts.  For more information, visit hormelfoods.com.

This position reports to the Scientist, Microbiology Lab-R&D.  

Relocation is not eligible for this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works with an intermediate degree of supervision and sometimes direct supervision.
• Performs assays in the general micro lab that include mostly non-pathogen organisms.
• Conducts Quality Control procedures for laboratory as assigned.
• Initiates and participates in Corrective Action Requests, Method Validation Projects, and Continuous Improvement Projects.
• Maintains Quality Control and ISO records as assigned.
• May assist with the administrative duties, such as, safety audits, obtaining COAs, and ordering supplies and chemicals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Successful completion of post-secondary education in a lab based, scientific discipline.
• Demonstrated basic lab skills including aseptic technique, quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Strong math skills.
• Good computer skills including Outlook, Excel, Word, LIMS or equivalents.
• Demonstrated ability to perform independent or group work.
• Good communication skills.
• Must be capable of standing for extended periods of time, handle strong odors and may, on occasion, lift up to 50 lbs.

Preferred

• 1-2 years of laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of Laboratory Quality Systems and Root Cause Analyses skills.

At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range.  The base hiring pay range for this role is $20.25-$28.50, and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location. 

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, earned paid time off, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.