- Company: Tyson Foods
- Location: North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County
- Full Time
- North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County
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Tyson Foods at a glance
tysonfoods.comSEC filings mentioning "Tyson Foods": 3,075 · SIC industry: Poultry Slaughtering And Processing — search EDGAR
Most recent 8-K (material company event) filed: Jun 18, 2026 — view filing
Federal funding recipient: largest known award $29.6M from the Department of Agriculture (started Jan 24, 2023) — via USAspending.gov
Commodities for usg food donations: 2000009015/4400001627/4100026817/chicken whole bagged frz ctn-36-43 lb
Registered as a global legal entity (LEI WD6L6041MNRW1JE49D58, US) — via GLEIF
OSHA safety record: 4 confirmed violations across 2 inspections — via OSHA Establishment Search
Tyson Foods is hiring a full-time Lab Chemist for 1st shift at the Wilkesboro Lab in North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, NC. If you value precision, analytical rigor, and protecting public health, this entry-level laboratory role is an excellent place to launch your career in food safety science.
About the Role
As a Lab Chemist on the first shift at our Wilkesboro, NC food safety laboratory, you will support Tyson Foods' commitment to product quality and consumer safety. This hourly, entry-level position follows a Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, making it ideal for candidates seeking consistent daytime hours. Your daily work may range from carrying out a single procedure or work instruction to handling a broad mix of chemistry, analytical, microbiological, and quality system tasks.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct chemistry, analytical, and microbiological testing procedures within the food safety laboratory.
- Execute work instructions and quality system protocols with consistency and care.
- Maintain a high standard of precision and accuracy across every analysis performed.
- Document results thoroughly to support quality and compliance objectives.
- Adapt between focused single-task assignments and multi-procedure workflows as needed.
Qualifications
- Suited to entry-level candidates ready to build laboratory experience.
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accurate, repeatable results.
- Ability to follow defined procedures and work instructions reliably.
- Comfortable working on-site in North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, on a full-time first-shift schedule.
- Interest in chemistry, microbiology, or food safety quality systems.
About Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods is a leading name in the food industry, dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality products to consumers. Our Wilkesboro laboratory team plays a vital part in upholding the rigorous safety and quality standards that define the company, and we invest in team members who share our focus on integrity and scientific excellence.
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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
National job openings rate: 4.6% — via BLS JOLTS
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.3% — via FRED
National quits rate: 1.9% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 215,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
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- Role Lab Chemist, 1st Shift – Wilkesboro Lab (Wilkesboro, NC)
- Employer Tyson Foods
- Location North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County
- Type Full Time
- Posted May 9, 2026
- Apply by 2026-07-28
- Country context US
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