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Laboratory Technician - Microbiology Lab

Hormel Foods
Austin, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/24/2025

LAB TECHNICIAN - MICROBIOLOGY LAB - RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (AUSTIN, 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Works with an intermediate degree of supervision and sometimes direct supervision.
  • Performs assays in the general micro lab that include mostly non-pathogen organisms.
  • Conducts Quality Control procedures for laboratory as assigned.
  • Initiates and participates in Corrective Action Requests, Method Validation Projects, and Continuous Improvement Projects.
  • Maintains Quality Control and ISO records as assigned.
  • May assist with the administrative duties, such as, safety audits, obtaining COAs, and ordering supplies and chemicals.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS : Required

  • Successful completion of post-secondary education in a lab based, scientific discipline.
  • Demonstrated basic lab skills including aseptic technique, quantitative and qualitative analysis.
  • Strong math skills.
  • Good computer skills including Outlook, Excel, Word, LIMS or equivalents.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform independent or group work.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Must be capable of standing for extended periods of time, handle strong odors and may, on occasion, lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Preferred

  • 1-2 years of laboratory experience.
  • Knowledge of Laboratory Quality Systems and Root Cause Analyses skills.
  • 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.

    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 $19.88 - $27.83 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.

    Salary : $20 - $28

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