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Sr Lab Chemist, 1st Shift - Corporate Lab (Springdale, AR)

Tyson Foods

Posted on Mar 11, 2026

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Job Details:

This position requires performing multiple chemistry work instructions and quality system procedures in a Food Laboratory, including tasks related to chemistry sample preparation, sample login, and receipt of supplies. The applicant must be able to learn and perform advanced-level work instructions and operate advanced laboratory equipment. Additional responsibilities include:

Working independently and resolving complex problems
Maintaining ISO records for process control and ensuring compliance with quality system and safety requirements
Performing routine maintenance and calibrations of advanced instrumentation
Evaluating situations quickly and responding appropriately
Communicating proactively with peers, supervisors, and customers
Completing continuous improvement projects aimed at improving laboratory operations
Multitasking effectively and demonstrating excellent organizational skills
Assisting in training less experienced team members
Performing other assigned duties, including inventory management, ordering, receiving and logging laboratory supplies, cleaning, and maintaining shared workspaces

Precision and accuracy in performing work instructions and collecting data are essential.

Requirements and Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a science discipline plus 2 years of laboratory experience, or
More than 4 years of technical training in a laboratory-related role, including at least 1 year of chromatography experience
Strong reading and comprehension skills required for self-guided learning and application of scientific materials and instructions

Experience

Minimum of 2 years of laboratory-related experience preferred
Chromatography experience with demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair advanced analytical laboratory equipment
Ability to perform peer review of chromatography data

Difficulty of Duties

Work activities are variable and require good judgment to complete tasks such as setting priorities, evaluating results, reporting interpretations or opinions, and coordinating activities with others.

Training Programs

Training requirements for this job classification have been assessed by the appropriate management team member and are listed in the LIMS Training Manager. The amount and level of training required depend on the level of responsibility assigned and may vary among team members.

Computer Skills

Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office
Strong computer skills, as laboratories are paperless and digitized
Expert-level proficiency in LabWare LIMS functions

Physical Requirements

Ability to use safe lifting techniques to occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds
Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, handle objects or tools, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, talk, hear alarms and instrument signals, and visually inspect results
Must wear latex, nitrile, or equivalent gloves when handling chemicals to prevent exposure to standard laboratory chemicals

Communication Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Travel

None

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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