Lab Chemist / Microbiologist - Joslin Plant - R0395270-4330

  • Tyson Foods, Inc.
  • Hillsdale, Illinois
  • Full Time
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**Job Details:**

Responsibilities will vary from performing one to several procedures and

work instructions of chemical, microbiological, and quality system

analyses in an accredited food safety laboratory. Precision, accuracy,

and attention to detail in the performance of the work instructions and

data collection are essential; applicants must be able to maintain

complete records for process control and to comply with policies,

quality systems, and safety requirements.

Team members will be required to demonstrate and maintain proficiency

testing qualifications, work both independently and as part of the team,

resolve routine problems, plan work tasks, operate, troubleshoot, and

perform basic service and maintenance on instruments and equipment, and

exhibit growth after training, plus other duties as assigned.

**REQUIREMENTS**:

**Education**- A college degree in a science-related field: Chemistry,

Biology, Microbiology, Food Science, or Physical Sciences, etc., or

college science classes with working laboratory experience will be

considered.

**Computer** **Skills**- General knowledge of Windows and Microsoft

Office applications

**Communication** **Skills**- Strong verbal & written communication

skills

**Special** **Skills**- Work activities are well-defined with clearly

stated directions and guidelines to follow. Most work steps are clearly

prescribed and cannot be modified. Many work duties require repetitive

operations.

**Supervisory**: none

**Travel**: none

**Position Specific Requirements:**

Entry level, primarily night-shift position after initial training

completion; an occasional weekend and/or holiday may be scheduled, as

needed to meet business needs.

1st preference is given to applicants with a degree; 2nd preference is

to applicants with education and experience in relation to Chemistry and

or Microbiology.

**This position is open to candidates within the region of the posted

position.**

**We highly recommend attaching a resume in PDF or Word Doc format.**

**This position does not offer sponsorship.**

At Tyson Foods, our team members\' health and wellness is very important

to us. We believe in helping our team members thrive inside and outside

of the workplace. That\'s why we\'re committed to providing a holistic

benefits package that provides support for you and your family.

Team members are eligible for these benefits starting day one of

full-time employment. All U.S. based team members are eligible for

select fully funded diplomas, certificates, and degrees through

high-quality programs, schools, and universities starting day one of

employment.

**We offer a full range of benefits and perks including:**

- **Medical, dental, and vision insurance**

- **Telehealth services**

- **Well-Being Support Programs**

- **FSA and HSA available**

- **401k**

- **Stock Purchase Plan**

- **Company Paid Life Insurance**

- **Short-Term & Long- Term Disability**

- **Fully Funded Education**

- **Discount Program**

**Relocation Assistance Eligible:**

No

**Work Shift:**

A Shift (United States of America)

**Pay Range/Rate:**

Piece Rate

**Incentives:**

Annual Incentive Plan:

No

Long-Term Incentive Plan:

No

Any listed amounts represent the base pay range. Additional compensation

may be available for this position based on various factors such as

shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift

incentives, or bonuses. Pay is just one part of Tyson\'s total

compensation package.

**Tyson w ll develop an offer based on a candidate\'s or team member\'s

relevant skills and capabilities, the market data for the role described

in this requisition, internal equity, and other information relevant to

the candidate and role.**

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your

application to provide additional information to be considered for

employment.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be

considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion,

age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or

veteran status.

**CCPA Notice. If you are a California resident, and would like to learn

more about what categories of personal information we collect when you

apply for this job, and how we may use that information, please read our

CCPA Job Applicant Notice at Collection, click here.**
Job ID: 482345624
Originally Posted on: 6/22/2025

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