Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life’s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.

This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Quality Control Technician II (Day Analyst) supports day‑to‑day Quality Control laboratory operations, ensuring analytical testing, equipment reliability, and data integrity meet site, customer, and regulatory requirements. The role is focused on providing consistent laboratory support during normal working hours, working closely with the wider PSQR and Production teams.

The position plays a key role in maintaining laboratory capability through routine testing, product retesting, instrument calibration, and maintenance activities, contributing to stable operations, effective investigations, and continuous improvement within the Quality Control function.

Key Accountabilities

• Carry out routine and non‑routine analytical testing of raw materials, in‑process samples, and finished products in accordance with approved methods and specifications.
• Perform product retests and verification testing to support investigations, deviations, and quality decision‑making.
• Prepare samples accurately, including weighing, measuring, and conditioning, following standard laboratory procedures.
• Operate laboratory and analytical instruments (e.g. GC, balances, titration and physical testing equipment) in a safe and compliant manner.
• Take ownership of routine calibration, verification, and performance checks of laboratory instruments in line with schedules and procedures.
• Perform first‑line maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment, escalating issues where required to ensure continued laboratory availability.
• Support laboratory housekeeping, reagent preparation, and consumables management to maintain efficient day‑to‑day operations.
• Accurately record analytical results, observations, and activities in SAP, LIMS, or laboratory records, ensuring data integrity and traceability.
• Work collaboratively with QC colleagues and Production teams to support investigations, process control activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain full compliance with Health & Safety, food safety, and Quality Management System requirements at all times.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Experience working in a laboratory environment (industrial, chemical, food, or related field).
• Understanding of basic analytical chemistry and quality control principles.
• Strong attention to detail with accurate record‑keeping skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a structured, day‑based laboratory environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to Health, Safety, and quality standards.

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.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process and workplace. We encourage candidates to let us know if they require any accommodations during the recruitment or interview process so we can support them appropriately.

Interested? Then make sure to send us your CV and cover letter in English today: Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cargill

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