Do you want to help improve food and health around the world?

At Chr. Hansen, food and health is at the heart of everything we do and our natural ingredients are consumed by more than 1 billion people every day. As a global market leader in bioscience, we have the opportunity to address important global challenges such as food waste, healthy living and sustainable agriculture and we need the brightest and most passionate people on board to succeed. We strive to include diversity, equality and inclusion into our actions at work on a daily basis. Want to join us?



What we can offer you!

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance – Starts on Day 1! Vision insurance is FREE for employees!
• 401k – up to an 8% contribution (Safe-harbor Company-contribution of 4% of annual base compensation PLUS Company-match of 66 2/3% of first 6% of employee’s contribution)
• Work/Life Balance – Will be eligible for 10 paid Company holidays PLUS all employees start with 3 weeks of Paid Time Off (prorated in first year)
• Flexibility – Various shift options (shift premiums for off-shifts) and remote work policy
• Training & Development – In-house leadership development program & support of continuous learning (training, seminars and certifications)
• Disability Income Protection
• Health Savings (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-Provided Life & AD&D Insurance 2x annual base salary (up to maximum of $750,000)
• 100% Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year and approved application
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance up to $3,000 after 1 year and approved application
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with up to $1,000 in incentives
• Company-sponsored holiday party, family picnic & golf outing
• FREE Probiotics for Employees (and covered dependents)! & Discounted prices for additional purchases
   

At Chr. Hansen, we offer a working opportunity that you can take part in setting the agenda. In each of our 32 global offices, you will be able to experience an agile organization where takes a short way from idea to implementation. We believe that engagement matters. Our inspiring work environment and collaborative culture would allow you to continuously develop both personally and professionally. As a market leader, Chr. Hansen has constantly pioneered science for almost 150 years and expanded into new area for a more sustainable future. Our founder, Christian D. A. Hansen, was a true entrepreneur and his mentality is still very present and valued today. We keep looking for people who can take charge and come up with new ideas to strengthen our team. Join us and take part in making a meaningful difference!

General Summary

This position works under general supervision and is primarily responsible for using laboratory equipment and standardized procedures in the Culture Plant to test and evaluate the company’s products with regard to quality standards.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Knows and adheres to all relevant safety protocols.
• Conducts all required tests on in-process and finished product for quality control approval in accordance with Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
• Perform routine equipment calibrations or verifications (i.e., scales, pH meters).
• Coordinates production of and performs inoculation of inoculation medium.
• Utilizes aseptic techniques to ensure sterility of all media, equipment and work areas.
• Keeps detailed and accurate records in appropriate company database (SAP, CHEOPS, LIMS) of all tests performed or evaluations/analyses conducted.
• Keeps detailed and accurate records of training received.
• Completes production journals, batch records and/or lab requisitions.
• Communicates any testing nonconformance to management or process technology (PTA) as necessary.
• Assists with training of staff as identified by management.
• Participates in continuous improvement programs (Kaizen, Metrics, Lean, 5S)
• Keeps lab and work area clean and orderly.
   

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read and comprehend documents such as standard operating procedures and equipment manuals.
• Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions from colleagues, other departments and occasionally auditors.
• Ability to interpret testing results and follow SOP document for appropriate action.
• Ability to operate a variety of lab equipment and instruments and a variety of office equipment.
• Possess a working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and compliance requirements.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office programs including Word and Excel as well as database programs.
• Ability to use metric measurements (i.e., mL) and temperatures measurements in Centrigrade (°C).
• Perform basic dilution series on product in accordance with specifications or recipes.
• These characteristics are normally acquired through a Bachelors Degree in a scientific field or three years experience in a laboratory environment.
   

Working Conditions

Working environment is generally favorable. Lighting, temperature and noise levels are adequate with occasional exposure to cold temperatures. Personal Protective Equipment is required at all times in designated areas. This can include wearing a lab coat, hair/beard net, safety glasses, and/or gloves. A dust mask is required when working with powdered media substances. Weekend and holiday work may be required.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to lift and/or move materials or equipment up to 25 lbs. Frequent use of hands to finger, handle or touch objects, tools or controls. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

Do you know someone?

If this is not the job for you, but you know someone who might fit and be interested, please feel free to share this job link. Thank you for your referral.

About Chr. Hansen

Chr. Hansen is a global, differentiated bioscience company that develops natural ingredient solutions for the food, nutritional, pharmaceutical and agricultural industries. At Chr. Hansen we are uniquely positioned to drive positive change through microbial solutions. We have worked for over 145 years to enable sustainable agriculture, better food and healthier living for more people around the world. Our microbial and fermentation technology platforms, including our broad and relevant collection of around 40,000 microbial strains, have game-changing potential.

We have come far on our journey, and delivered strong results, and as we continue to unlock the power of good bacteria through new technologies, there is so much more we can do. Our employees are the driving force enabling us to live our mission to pioneer microbial science to improve food, health and productivity. We work passionately, because we know we can make a difference for people, animals and plants. And ultimately for our planet. Innovating for a sustainable future is part of our culture, our history and our strategy and is embedded in our purpose: to grow a better world. Naturally.

At Chr. Hansen we place importance on diversity, equality and inclusion, and we appreciate difference in perspectives. We therefore encourage everybody to apply no matter race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, etc.

If you need more information?

Read more about a career at Chr. Hansen here:

• Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
• Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP
• The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Looking for more jobs near me. Find your favorite job now by visiting our jobs page.