Lab Administrator in Rothenburgsort bei Cargill

Cargill

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 155,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s food ingredients and bio-industrial business, where we anticipate trends around taste, nutrition and safety to innovate and provide solutions to manufacturers, retailers and foodservice companies.
Job Purpose and Impact

This position is part of the Product Design & Technologies team in the CoE Texture - Emulsifiers organization. The Lab Coordinator performs general and preventive maintenance of supplies, lab ware, and instruments and organizes the lab inventory management. In this role, you will provide important support to ensure the maintenance of environment, health and safety metrics, policies, and procedures, so that the labs operate smoothly. Furthermore, you may serve as the operations interface and provide support on manufacturing related projects and short-term issues on need basis and thus creating value for the organization and its customers. Key Accountabilities
Ensure the adherence to lab safety – and food safety standards according to company safety program and contribute to continuous evaluation and improvement of daily routines and procedures to maximize safety and operational effectiveness. Maintain safe working conditions according to company safety program, meeting standards by ensuring, that the lab stays safe and orderly and take prompt corrective action when unsafe conditions, practices, or equipment are reported or observed and encourage prompt reporting of health and safety concerns. Participate in lab and equipment management coordination, in accordance with predefined protocols and standard operating procedures to ensure that lab and equipment are functioning properly. Manage maintenance and infrastructure projects by providing an input to policies and procedures for lab operation about safety procedures, overall lab and pilot plant equipment maintenance, risk assessments and protocols for usage of the equipment, equipment needs, maintenance, upgrades and orders and through hiring or instructing contractors and vendors. Work with EHS manager to manage the risk assessment system and training of the co-workers and ensure the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is current and available. Generate and up-date related safety documentation. Contribute as a valuable operations interface providing technical support on product and process related manufacturing short term issues, in accordance with predefined protocols and standard operating procedures. Handle complex clerical, administrative, technical or customer support issues under minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma, secondary education level or equivalent
Diverse understanding of chemical and food process technology, safety, quality, maintenance and experimental work, and conduct work with high degree of accuracy
Sound problem-solving skills and ability to prioritize, multitask, adapt and be solution oriented
Excellent interpersonal skills and strong ability to work in teams
Compelling and authentic communication skills both written and oral in German and adequate level of English
Experience with computer usage with emphasis on spreadsheet and data entry
Related work experience in a similar position and passion in lab coordination.
Preferred Qualifications
Good technical knowledge and understanding of mechanic systems
Experience with research trials
Experience with animal production systems

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.

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