Laboratory Assistant

Based in our food lab at Science Park II, you will be tasked with the development work of snacks portfolio. You will be involved in the creation and development of new snacks as well as improvements through safe operation of equipment and analytical instruments. This involves coordinating maintenance of equipment and analytical instruments, sample preparation and ingredient analysis.

**HERE’S A TASTE OF WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING**

Lab Management
- Manage raw and packaging material stock availability for the preparation of food lab scale prototype.
- Maintain food lab equipment and analytical instruments, organizing preventive and corrective maintenance with the appropriate vendors. Request quotations and organize payments to vendors following Kellogg procedures.
- Coordinate and manage logistics of food samples to external testing laboratories.

Technical Operator
- Operates food lab equipment and analytical instruments to support R&D personal in work related to bench-food lab scale prototype development.
- Provide training and assistance to new users. Support in coaching intern on lab tasks and equipment usage.
- Support R&D in sample preparation and ingredient analyses

Safety & Sanitation champion
- Ensure lab complies with Kellogg safety as well as local industry safety standards. Communicate potential deviations to supervisor for proper mitigation.
- Ensure lab complies with all food safety requirements and monitoring programs (micro analysis, surface swabs etc)

**YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS**
- Degree / Diploma in Food Technology, or other science related backgrounds.
- Some experience in a lab environment is ideal, either through internships or early careers.
- EHS considerations: Comfortable working near heat (frying, syrup prep and baking), allergens and dietary requirements.
- Able to prioritize and plan activities for efficient completion, meeting deadlines and considering competing priorities (eg. Equipment maintenance)
- Possess the ability to comprehend and communicate technical concepts and results.
- Meticulous, independent and a self-starter.
- Some travel is required to manufacturing, supplier or testing facilities.

**OUR BENEFITS AND CULTURE**

We’re a company that makes great food and we hire great people Our K Values (integrity & respect, accountability, passion, simplicity, success and humility and hunger) shape our Kellogg culture and guide the way the business is run.

We offer our employees competitive salaries including performance-related bonuses and incentives, a flexible work environment and range of flexible employee health & wellness benefits. As an individual you can grow and develop your career with the support of your Manager and range of learning and development opportunities. The benefit of a global organization is you can take your career offshore.

Kellogg Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people.

**ABOUT KELLOGG COMPANY**

At Kellogg Company (NYSE: K), we are driven by the legacy of our innovative founder, W.K. Kellogg to enrich and delight the world through foods and brands that matter. Kellogg’s is the world’s leading producer of cereal, a leader in snacks production and a leading North American frozen foods company, with annual sales of more than $13 billion. Every day, our well-loved brands nourish families so they can flourish and thrive.