Senior Lab Analyst - Afternoons / 2nd Shift

About the role

Kraft Heinz is hiring a Senior Lab Analyst in New Ulm, MN, working the afternoons / second shift. The analyst is responsible for all finished product testing, and occasionally for blender testing, standardization, problem solving and in-process testing. The work is fast-paced and requires independent judgment, good communication skills and attention to detail.

Key responsibilities

• Perform regular moisture and finished product testing, including five-hour vacuum moisture tests and NIR moisture tests on every hourly sample, and pH tests on hourly samples
• Perform fat, salt and lactose testing on finished products, raw materials, ingredients and liquid loads, and special fat testing on natural cheese samples
• Carry out in-process testing on blenders and wet mixes, and solve blender problems using the G40 computer
• Record and calculate all results on personal computers, document out-of-standard results and retest them, and enter COA results into SAP
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment such as NIR units, vacuum ovens, centrifuges, water baths, scales and balances, and check thermometers and calibrate balances and scales
• Clean and maintain the work area, prepare testing tools, and handle hazardous waste properly
• Follow OSHA and safety procedures; safety eyewear, apron and gloves are mandatory in the fat testing area

Required profile

• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to follow complex written instructions and make sound decisions independently
• Willingness to train in other lab areas such as Special Testing or Bacti, or take upgrades when offered
• Dependability and versatility; moderate lifting of up to 20 lbs frequently and 45 lbs occasionally

Required skills

• Mathematical skills including fractions, decimals and division
• Personal computer skills, including SAP, Quality Suites and Excel
• Knowledge of testing methods according to Kraft Heinz, AOAC and legal standards

What we offer

• Healthcare coverage for employees and eligible dependents
• Paid time off, company holidays and leave of absence
• Employee assistance program and wellbeing programs
• 401k, life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage