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Your Opportunity

Are you an ambitious, compliance-focused professional that excels in highspeed work environments; evaluating processes, and identifying opportunities to mitigate deficiencies? Then join one of the country’s top 25 consumer packaged goods companies, Smithfield Foods!   As a member of the Wastewater/Environmental Team, the position is one of determining quality and integrity in compliance with current Federal and State laws and regulations.

Core Responsibilities

Laboratory analysis of process and regulated samples for wastewater and water systems.

Collects samples for analysis.

Performs detailed laboratory analyses complying with standard operating procedures.

Enhances safety and good laboratory practices.

Accurately records all results of laboratory procedures performed in company laboratory notebooks/bench sheets.

Assists in preparation of new and amended operating procedures.

Receives all samples and verifies chain of custody.

Helps maintain the laboratory, equipment, glassware, and storage room in clean ready to use conditions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Associate Degree from an accredited university or college in Science or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Bachelor’s degree, preferred.

Lab experience is preferred.

Able to read and follow written & verbal instructions.

Ability to accurately record and interpret data testing results.

Must be highly organized and detail-oriented.

Demonstrates effective time management.

Communicate and collaborate effectively within team and with members of other departments.

Understand science-based principles, formulas and specifications.

Mathematical skill (calculate ratios, fractions, percentages, conversions, decimals, etc.).

Troubleshooting: Ability to identify problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Must have the ability to complete required applicable forms in English, which requires the ability to read and write in English.

Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.

Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Relocation Package Available

Eligible for Company Vehicle

EEO/AA Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.