Lab Technician in Vilvoorde, Belgium

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 Preformulation Technician will prepare and maintain all types of product formulas offered through the company’s demonstration products list. In this role, you will identify and resolve routine problems in a timely fashion that follows established guidelines.

Key Accountabilities

• Maintain inventory and availability of product data in business management systems and related databases.

• Perform general laboratory functions including documenting procedures, safe storage of materials, use and disposal of chemicals and regulatory and safety compliance as part of maintaining application laboratory.

• Maintain formula database and batch cards.

• Assist in the coordination and formulation of product formulas for internal work group.

• Assist in the development of data on finished products or raw materials for the purpose of claims substantiation and stability.

• Assist in clinical studies as necessary.

• Handle moderately complex clerical, administrative, technical or customer support issues under general supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, secondary education level or equivalent

• Minimum of two years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience

• Experience working inside of a lab

Our Offer

We will 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.

Interested? Then make sure to send us your CV and cover letter in English today.

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