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. 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. This position reports to the Associate Senior Scientist – R&D Lab Services. Relocation is not eligible for this role. 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. 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. Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa. 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. 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; religious practices and observances; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.