Key Accountabilities
Coordinate day-to-day laboratory operations, including sample receipt, workflow prioritisation, testing schedules, turnaround times, and training to ensure efficient laboratory performance.
Perform routine and non-routine laboratory testing in accordance with approved methods, SOPs and quality standards, to ensure accurate, timely and compliant delivery of results that support manufacturing operations.
Maintain laboratory records and reporting systems, to ensure test results are accurately documented, abnormal or out-of-specification results are identified, and issues are escalated in line with site procedures.
Coordinate laboratory equipment calibration, verification and maintenance activities, support troubleshooting of analytical instruments, and manage laboratory consumables, housekeeping and safety requirements.
Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, food safety, quality and regulatory requirements, while supporting audits, continuous improvement initiatives and the ongoing enhancement of laboratory and operational performance.
Qualifications and Experience
Degree in Chemical/Process Engineering preferred, alternatively a Science, Chemistry or related qualification preferred. Food manufacturing or laboratory experience, including through internships, placements or university projects, will be highly regarded but it is not essential. .
Experience conducting laboratory testing and accurately maintaining test results, technical records and documentation.
Sound understanding of laboratory testing procedures, quality control principles, and food safety, quality and hygiene requirements within manufacturing or regulated environment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to prioritise work, manage competing demands and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and laboratory systems, with the initiative and willingness to contribute to continuous improvement activities and support safe laboratory operations.
At Cargill, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds feel respected, valued, and empowered to succeed, because we know that different perspectives strengthen our teams and drive better outcomes, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that provides an accessible recruitment experience. https://careers.cargill.com/diversity/
We provide a fast-paced stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.
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