R&D RESEARCH SPECIALIST - WILLMAR CO (WILLMAR, MN)

To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.

Relocation is not eligible for this role.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The position is responsible for:

Utilizes strong Excel skills for management of farm-to-fork monitoring, mitigation, and elimination research activities for myriad cross-functional stakeholders.
Conduct data analysis and generation of reports in support of decisions concerning USDA-FSIS poultry performance standards and regulatory compliance.
Ability to think through and manipulate multiple databases to provide support for solutions of problems.
Analyzes, evaluates, translates data, and communicates results that will lead to improved, innovative, and creative applications to support the company goals and objectives.
Identifying and troubleshooting functionality updates to Jennie-O Lab Information Management System for company users.
Provide support to scientists and development leaders in numerous areas of R&D (food safety research, product development, sensory/shelf-life, and thermal processing)
May assist benchtop laboratory studies utilizing chemical and biological materials.
May assist with shelf-life studies, product evaluations, data collection, analysis, and reporting, including assembly of equipment for required experiments.
Management of annual preventative maintenance schedules of R&D analytical equipment.
Proof, format, and distribute research reports. Maintain project time sheets, track PTO, business travel, and other absences, including PCard reconciliation. Have knowledge of scanning equipment, inserting, and reformatting scanned items into appropriate documents as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

Two-year degree (BS preferred) and/or 1 – 5 yrs data management experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel); Word and PowerPoint.
Effective ability to work independently and cross-functionally with others.
Demonstrated use of strong organizational skills, problem solving, prioritizing, and the ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Must be capable of working several hours in a 38°F cooler or for short periods of time in a 0°F freezer.
Must be capable of standing for extended periods of time.
Occasionally lift 20 – 30 lbs. and may, on occasion, lift up to 50 lbs.

Preferred

Two-year degree (BS preferred) in a related field (Poultry/Meat/Animal/Food Sciences; Microbiology)
Proficient use of Pivot Tables
Experience with LIMS programs
Ability to work independently
Understanding of vertically integrated poultry/animal industries

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.

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 between $21.00-$29.25 per hour, 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, paid vacation, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.

For immediate consideration, apply online at: www.hormelfoods.com/careers

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