Location: Scottsbluff, NE

Position Overview

The Western Sugar Cooperative has a challenging opportunity for a Assistant Chemist. This position is responsible for the accurate collection, analysis, recording and reporting of all relevant process data/control. The Assistant Chemist will also interpret and translate that data into useful information.

 

Essential Functions

• Be a safety leader with solid safety behaviors, demonstrated leadership, and good manufacturing procedures
• Uphold defined testing, product quality, safety, and environmental standards
Function as an information source to all company departments
Order and provide accurate inventory of the laboratory supplies and materials
Assist in auditing quality and sanitation practices and policies to ensure they are effectively in place (HACCP, pest control, chemical programs (managed by him/her), master sanitation schedules, internal audits, Health Department, FDA, AIB and BRC audits, GMP adherence, EPA, OSHA, etc.)
• Collaborate with staff to continually improve safety within the laboratory
• Adhere to management directives and provide relevant feedback
• Document processing for daily, weekly, and monthly reporting and auditing in a timely manner
• Assist in maintenance and processing of relevant requirements for factory environmental permits
Report directly to the Chief Chemist
Skill & Experience Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering field required, or extensive relevant experience
• Effective verbal and written communication skills resulting in the development of reports, training and presentations
• Strong analytical chemistry and math aptitude, including statistical skills
• Full understanding of standard laboratory methods and testing practices
• Ability to multi-task effectively with the realization that versatility is required to focus on numerous tasks
• Strong mathematical, accounting, and computer aptitude (Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, LIMS/WIMS, SAP)
• Leadership, organizational, training, and presentation skills
• Experience in working with 3′” party audit companies a plus
• Ability to be self-driven
• Friendly, results oriented, and collaborative
• Strong customer focus mind-set
• Self-starter and possesses the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Travel Requirements: Up to 5%

Please submit all resumes in PDF form to: hr@westernsugar.com

 

It is the policy of The Western Sugar Cooperative not to discriminate against any employee or any applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, developmental disability, sexual orientation or national origin.  This policy shall include, but not be limited to, the following:  recruitment and employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, selection for training, layoff and termination.Western Sugar Cooperative is a Drug Free workplace.