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The J.M. Smucker Company Senior Analytical Technician in Orrville, Ohio
Your Opportunity as theSenior Analytical Technician This role serves as a cornerstone for ensuring highquality products across Coffee, Consumer, Pet, and SBS businesses. It blends analytical mastery with hands-on problemsolving, helping plants and R&D maintain consistency, safety, reliability, and compliance. The technician becomes a trusted goto partner for plants, comanufacturers, and R&D teams - a role that directly influences product performance and consumer satisfaction. There is travel (Approx. 5-15% on average per year) involved to assist with training, method implementation and troubleshooting at Coffee, Consumer, SBS, and Pet manufacturing sites. Location:Orrville, OH Work Arrangements:100% Onsite Monday - Friday In this role you will: Routine analytical testing/reporting to support all plants, Research & Development, and co-manufacturers Maintain International Organization for Standardization (ISO)/International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 17025- accredited methods Follow good laboratory and safety practices Instrumentation care/upkeep (i.e. Ultra High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography (UPLC), Gas Chromatography (GC), Ion Chromatography (IC), FT-NIR, NIR, titrators, lasers, etc.) Maintain laboratory supplies, equipment and methods using Lab Management System Consumer complaint evaluations Micro general support What we are looking for: MinimumRequirements: Bachelor's degree is required Preferably in Chemistry/Biology or related field Prior lab experience or internship is strongly preferred Additionalskills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role: Strong chemistry and mathematics background, statistical background a plus Knowledge of the food industry desired Microbiological experience is a plus Hazardous Waste experience is a plus Highly adaptable and flexible to a dynamic environment Experience with UPLC, IC, GC desired Self-motivated, high-energy level Ability to work independently Ability to travel (approx. 5 - 15%) Ability to stand for extended periods of time is required Ability to lift up to 40 pounds on occasion is required TheRight Placefor You We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in ourBasic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. Stay connected with usonLinkedIn The J. M. Smucker Company (the "Company") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.