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Food Safety, Quality Chemist - Winter/Summer 2024 - Minneapolis

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Cargill

Nov 2

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Science
  • Minneapolis

Requirements

  • Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer
  • Currently pursuing or have recently graduated with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical science program (i.e. Chemistry, Food Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biology, Animal Science, Meat Science, or related technical science degree with the exception of the social sciences), and graduating between December 2022 – Summer 2024
  • Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift that includes nights, weekends and holidays
  • Geographically flexible to relocate to one of the locations listed in the job description
  • Ability to work optimally with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures
  • Ability to contribute, both as part of a team and individually
  • Strong communication skills – written and oral
  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Ability to adapt and learn in a changing work environment
  • Experience with email, spreadsheet and word processing applications
  • Strong analytical skills to evaluate change factors and formulate independent decisions
  • Ability to anticipate, recognize, and seek process and laboratory problems, implement improvements based on the findings

Responsibilities

  • Assure product meets compliance specifications and overall final product approval checks.
  • Data analysis, trend identification, troubleshooting, corrective action and communication with regard to processing data.
  • Assess process quality parameters and food safety and quality systems daily, including cross checks, raw materials, calibration, maintenance, procedures, food safety, training, auditing and oversight of analytical testing performed in control rooms.
  • Training of new food safety and quality chemists, analysts, operators, technicians and personnel from other functional areas.
  • Handle basic issues and problems under direct supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Environment:
  • Our FSQR roles are located in an industrial/processing plant environment. The plant environment is team-based, fast-paced, and hands-on. This position requires a moderate amount of physical exertion on a fairly regular basis. The work may also involve other exertions, conditions or exposures (i.e. heat, cold, working in a wet environment).
  • Depending on the location, this role may require individuals to work different shifts including 12 hours rotating shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Our culture focuses on Safety, Employee Engagement, Inclusion, & Innovation.

FAQs

What are the responsibilities of a Food Safety, Quality Chemist in this role?

The responsibilities include ensuring products meet or exceed customer requirements for quality and food safety, monitoring quality assurance systems, providing technical advice and support to production operations, and improving customer satisfaction.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Qualifications may include a degree in food science, chemistry, or a related field, knowledge of plant processes, familiarity with instrumentation calibration, and experience in quality assurance systems.

What is the main goal of a Food Safety, Quality Chemist in this role?

The main goal is to ensure product quality, minimize process variation, reduce waste, and optimize production processes to improve customer satisfaction.

How does a Food Safety, Quality Chemist contribute to cost minimization?

By monitoring quality assurance systems, providing technical support to production operations, and improving process efficiencies, a Food Safety, Quality Chemist helps to reduce waste and minimize costs in production.

What kind of training or support will be provided for this position?

Training may include on-the-job training in plant processes, quality assurance systems, instrumentation calibration, and food safety protocols. Support may include guidance from senior chemists and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Cargill

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Cargill is a multinational corporation and one of the largest privately held companies in the world. They are primarily engaged in the agricultural and food processing industries. Cargill operates across various sectors, including agriculture, food, animal nutrition, and industrial products. Their activities span the entire supply chain, from sourcing and processing raw materials to distributing food products and ingredients globally. Cargill's ultimate mission is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable manner. Their purpose is to provide food, agricultural, and industrial solutions to meet the growing needs of a rapidly expanding global population. Cargill focuses on sustainability, innovation, and responsible business practices to support a thriving and resilient food system while promoting economic growth and environmental stewardship. They work closely with farmers, customers, and communities to create value and positively impact the communities where they operate, all while contributing to a more sustainable and food-secure future.

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