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Conagra Brands Reporting to the Scientific Affairs Manager, you will perform applied research and routine microbiological testing to evaluate the properties of microorganisms in food and food processing environments. You will conduct a broad range of diagnostic and investigative laboratory work with limited supervision, ensuring timely, accurate, and cost effective analyses aligned with established laboratory methods, quality standards, and safety practices. You will support continuous improvement of laboratory procedures, mentor junior team members, and collaborate with plant laboratories and cross functional partners to address microbiological challenges. A Taste of Your Responsibilities Maintain compliance with ISO 17025 requirements. Develop, document, update, and maintain laboratory standard operating procedures and approved methods. Analyze ingredients, products, and related samples for spoilage and pathogenic microorganisms using techniques including VIDAS, PCR,...

Conagra Brands Reporting to the Manager, Scientific Affairs, you will analyze the composition of food products, conduct experiments, gather data and findings, and prepare written reports to ensure compliance with nutritional labeling specifications, regulatory guidance, and food safety standards. You will also support the development of new analytical methods under direct supervision. A Taste of Your Responsibilities Develop project objectives, technical work plans, and complete assigned work on time with direct guidance. Perform chemical analysis on products to identify problems and opportunities supporting product development, nutritional labeling, quality initiatives, and applied research. Calculate and interpret data generated from laboratory instrumentation; isolate nonconforming work and make necessary corrections. Write, review, and identify improvements for test methods and technical procedures and initiate action plans. Conduct external research to stay current...