Seasonal Assistant-Chemistry/Micro Lab-R&D

Seasonal Assistant: Microbiology or Chemistry Lab

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

Company Description:

Inspired People. Inspired Food. ™

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $9 billion in annual revenues across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include SKIPPY®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin's®, Wholly Guacamole®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus® 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 100 Best Corporate Citizens" by Corporate Responsibility Magazine for the 10th year in a row, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. In 2016, the company celebrated its 125th anniversary and announced its new vision for the future -- Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ -- focusing on its legacy of innovation. For more information, visit www.hormelfoods.com and http://csr.hormelfoods.com/.

Time Period: May 2023 - August/September 2023

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works with an intermediate degree of supervision and/or detailed procedures.
• Performs routine, complex and occasionally highly complex assays in the Microbiology and Chemistry Lab (all activities must be performed in a safe, accurate and efficient manner.)
• Performs other duties assigned, including responsibilities in other areas of Research and Development.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Basic lab skills including aseptic technique, quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Strong math skills.
• Must be capable of standing for extended periods of time, handle strong odors and may, on occasion, have to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must live within a commutable distance from Austin, Minnesota (relocation/housing assistance not provided.)

Preferred

• Working toward a bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline with lab experience.
• Sophomore status (post-secondary education) in a lab based, scientific discipline and laboratory experience.

Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.