Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.

Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill. 

This position is in Cargill’s food and bioindustrial business, where manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice companies rely on us to consistently deliver the products and services they need, and use our technical expertise and market knowledge to develop innovative products. 

Job Purpose and Impact

The R&D Lab analyst (Analytical Specialist I) will support and cooperate in the development/optimization of new/existing analytical methods to advance it their development, validation and implementation. In addition, you  will provide support for the analytical chemistry contribution to multidisciplinary product and process development projects in the edible oils and fats R&D field, applying an understanding of principles, theories and concepts. Also, you will provide and maintain an uninterrupted high quality analytical service for our teams. 

Key AccountabilitiesApply an understanding of statistics for validation of analytical methods and provide support to help establish and define controls to ensure stable operability.Assist in the development and documentation of plans for general projects, including equipment and capabilities required and for the identification of project success measures.Assist in the development of new or existing analytical chemistry and technology and help to translate the analytical discoveries of research into practical analytical methods that allow final implementation.Stay ahead of new analytic methodologies and technologies and collaborate with business functions to drive work solutions and direction.Handle basic issues and problems under direct supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.Other duties as assignedQualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Ability to present and communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders

Understanding of statistics for analytical chemistry application and validation of analytical methods

Experience with related analytical instrumental equipment, including method development and hands on equipment troubleshooting

Experience with Gas Chromatography (i.e., GC, GC-MS, etc.) in QC and/or R&D settings is required for this position

Please note that this is a temporary job for 6 months

Our Offer
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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