Cargills size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe responsible and sustainable way.
Cargill is a family company providing food ingredients agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials from eggs to edible oils salt to skincare feed to alternative fuel. Our 160000 colleagues operating in 70 countries make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.
This position is in Cargills food and bioindustrialbusiness where manufacturers retailers and foodservice companies rely on us to consistently deliver the products and services they need and use our technical expertise and market knowledge to develop innovative products.
Job Purpose and Impact
The Chemist I will conduct chemical analysis and experiments related to product this role you will make certain products meet or exceed customer requirements related to quality and product safety within multiple areas of the organization including product safety process management data management quality systems analytics and instrumentation.
Key Accountabilities
- Cross functionally work with teams to build maintain and improve an effective product safety quality and regulatory culture.
- Collect analyze and document test data to make sure products meet customer requirements quality standards and/ or regulatory/ statutory requirements.
- Determine if manufactured batches meet quality requirements and final release.
- Handle basic issues and problems under direct supervision while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Basic knowledge of food safety industry practices and standards
- Scientific and mathematical knowledge
- One or more year of work experience in a research field
- SAP HPLC GPC Viscometer Microsoft Office Applications
Position Information
Position is based in Chicago IL
Relocation assistance is not provided for this role
The expected salary for this position is $30/hr. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location certifications education and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal performance.
At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: to learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions).
Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vet
Cargills size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe responsible and sustainable way.Cargill is a family company providing food ingredients agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers ...
Cargills size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe responsible and sustainable way.
Cargill is a family company providing food ingredients agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials from eggs to edible oils salt to skincare feed to alternative fuel. Our 160000 colleagues operating in 70 countries make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.
This position is in Cargills food and bioindustrialbusiness where manufacturers retailers and foodservice companies rely on us to consistently deliver the products and services they need and use our technical expertise and market knowledge to develop innovative products.
Job Purpose and Impact
The Chemist I will conduct chemical analysis and experiments related to product this role you will make certain products meet or exceed customer requirements related to quality and product safety within multiple areas of the organization including product safety process management data management quality systems analytics and instrumentation.
Key Accountabilities
- Cross functionally work with teams to build maintain and improve an effective product safety quality and regulatory culture.
- Collect analyze and document test data to make sure products meet customer requirements quality standards and/ or regulatory/ statutory requirements.
- Determine if manufactured batches meet quality requirements and final release.
- Handle basic issues and problems under direct supervision while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Basic knowledge of food safety industry practices and standards
- Scientific and mathematical knowledge
- One or more year of work experience in a research field
- SAP HPLC GPC Viscometer Microsoft Office Applications
Position Information
Position is based in Chicago IL
Relocation assistance is not provided for this role
The expected salary for this position is $30/hr. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location certifications education and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal performance.
At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: to learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions).
Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vet
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