R&D Chemistry Lab Assistant - Austin, MN

LABORATORY ASSISTANT - CHEMISTRY LABORATORY - 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 Associate Senior Scientist – R&D Lab Services.  

Relocation is not eligible for this role.

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

The person in this position will:

• Provide support to the Chemistry Laboratory by properly preparing representative, homogeneous samples for analytical quantitative and qualitative analyses on a wide variety of products.
• Receive incoming samples and supplies for the Research and Development Laboratories.
• Work with moderate supervision and/or detailed procedures after training is completed.
• Perform basic analytical procedures for the Chemistry Lab in a safe, accurate, and efficient manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned within R&D Laboratories.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Basic computer skills including Excel, Word, LIMS, or equivalent software.
• Communication – Strong listening, speaking, and writing skills.
• Inclusion – Ability to work effectively in an inclusive team environment, treating others with dignity and respect.
• Initiative – Ability to manage responsibilities proactively utilizing strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Resilience – Open to change while staying engaged in a challenging work environment.
• Accountability – Strong work ethic. 
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Must be capable of standing for extended periods of time and performing sample preparation. 
  • Regularly lifts 20-30 lbs., and may occasionally have to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Good motor coordination.
  • Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. 

Preferred

• Scientific aptitude and/or food experience, particularly for career progression opportunities within the R&D Laboratories. 

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 $17.25- $24.00, 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.