Laboratory Technician in Izegem, 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 Laboratory Technician will complete routine analytical and laboratory testing in support of the food safety quality and operational teams. In this role, you will perform testing for routine analysis of in process and final product testing and checking and monitoring instrumentation performance. You will conduct testing as well as document results of tests into databases and communication test results verbally and in writing.

Key Accountabilities

• Keep laboratory supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.

• Assist with the evaluation and interpretation of highly complex data, identify problems with atypical test results and consult with senior level personnel.

• Examining and evaluate data and select corrective steps.

• Support trials and experiments under the direction of more senior team members.

• Use safe laboratory practices to protect self and others, check proper functioning of stations, routinely attend safety meetings and perform preventive maintenance and calibration of complex standard equipment and instruments.

• You have a strong interest in analytical techniques (GC, ICP, HPLC, GCMS…)

• You can work independently or in a team work, are eager to learn and solution-oriented.

• Handle complex clerical, administrative, technical or customer support issues under minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma with equivalent experience

• Proven working knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and management ISO 17025 accreditations or standards

• Minimum of four years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, food science, or related discipline, or equal

• Five or more years of experience within a laboratory or food manufacturing environment.

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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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