Senior Lab Microbiologist │ Dakota City Plant (Dakota City, NE)

Management Level:

P2

Work Shift:

C Shift (United States of America)

Job Description

Responsibilities will vary from performing a single procedure or work instruction to conducting multiple analytical microbiological or quality system procedures and work instructions in a food safety laboratory.

Precision and accuracy in the performance of work instructions and data collection are essential. The team member must be able to maintain ISO records for process control and comply with all quality system and safety requirements.

Initial proficiency testing must be successfully completed, and competency will be verified at least annually thereafter. The team member will be required to demonstrate proficiency and continued growth following training. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

The team member must be available to work at least one Saturday each month.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or two years of technical training in a laboratory-related field preferred.
• Experience and/or Expertise: Minimum of two (2) years of related laboratory experience preferred.
• Computer Skills: General knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Supervisory Responsibility: None.
• Travel Requirements: None.

Internal Management & Management Support Applicants:

Automatic notification to your current manager will be initiated upon selection for interview. This applies to all current P or M level candidates.

All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Referral Payout Eligible:

No

For Professional Management levels, internal applicants should either upload a resume to their application OR complete their application fully showing current and past work experience in the sections provided.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

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