Lab Chemist / Microbiologist - Joslin Plant - R0395270-4330
- Tyson Foods, Inc.
- Hillsdale, Illinois
- Full Time
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**Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a
position that requires a background check you will be provided
additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.**
**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.**
information, please see:
**Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a
position that requires a background check you will be provided
additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.**
**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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