Lab Chemist
Tyson Foods, Inc.

Job Details:

Receiving/Sample Prep Role - Responsibilities will require performing chemistry work instructions and quality system procedures in a Food Laboratory required for chemistry sample preparation, sample login, and receipt of supplies. Applicant must have the ability to perform repetitive tasks in a high throughput environment and have expertise in Labware LIMS functionality; able to work independently and resolve problems; maintain ISO records for process control and comply with quality system and safety requirements; perform routine maintenance and calibrations of instrumentation; ability to evaluate a situation quickly and react accordingly; proactive communication with peers, supervisors, and customers; demonstrated ability to understand chemistry testing needs and communicate effectively with customers and provide excellent customer service. Applicant must demonstrate ability to multitask, have excellent organizational skills, and assist in training of less experienced team members; ability to lift packages up to 50 lbs; other duties as assigned including inventory mgmt. and/or ordering, receiving and login of lab supplies, cleaning, and organization of shared workspaces. Precision and accuracy in performance on applicable work instructions and data collection is essential.

Requirements and or Qualifications

• Education: A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent with laboratory experience. Prefer college degree in chemistry, biochemistry, food science, or related sciences and experience with sample login and expertise of LIMS system. Strong reading and comprehension skills are required for self-guided learning and application of scientific materials and other instructions.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of lab related experience including use of a LIMS system.
• Difficulty of Duties: Work activities are variable and require good judgment to complete tasks such as setting priorities, working efficiently on repetitive tasks, and coordinating activities with others.
• Training Programs: The training needs for this job classification have been assessed by the appropriate management team member and are listed in the LIMS Training Manager. The amount and level of training required are dependent on the level of responsibility authorized to team members assigned with this job classification and may vary from team member to team member.
• Computer Skills: Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office. Applicants should be proficient in computer usage as labs are paperless and digitized. Expert in LabWare LIMS functions.
• Physical: Must use safe lifting techniques to routinely lift and or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job the team member is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, talk, hear alarms and instrument signals, and visually inspect results. While handling chemicals, latex/nitrile/equivalent gloves must be worn to prevent exposure to standard laboratory chemicals.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Supervisory: None
• Travel: None

This role does not support sponsorship and you must reside in the US.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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; and more.

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