Chemist

Cargill • Chicago, Illinois, United States • 1w ago

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 Chemist I, will conduct chemical analysis and experiments related to product safety. In this role, you will make certain products meet or exceed customer requirements related to quality and product safety within multiple areas of the organization, including product safety, process management, data management, quality systems, analytics and instrumentation.

Key Accountabilities

Cross functionally work with teams to build, maintain and improve an effective product safety, quality and regulatory culture.
Collect, analyze and document test data to make sure products meet customer requirements, quality standards and/ or regulatory/ statutory requirements.
Determine if manufactured batches meet quality requirements and final release.
Handle basic issues and problems under direct supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

Written and verbal communication skills
Basic knowledge of food safety industry practices and standards
Scientific and mathematical knowledge
One or more year of work experience in a research field
SAP, HPLC, GPC, Viscometer, Microsoft Office Applications

Position Information

• Position is based in Chicago, IL
• Relocation assistance is not provided for this role

The expected salary for this position is $30/hr. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal performance.

At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: https://www.cargill.com/page/my-health/mh-health-and-wellness to learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions).

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet