Lab Technician – Decatur, IL

ADM – Carbohydrate Solution

This is a full-time non-exempt level position.

Position Summary:

Performs sample analysis, documentation and data entry in a high-volume process-control laboratory, while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental and quality programs.

Job Requirements

• Analyzes production and finished product samples to determine product quality and safety
• Documents analytical results and lab activities including but not limited to food safety, product quality, housekeeping and hazardous waste generation
• Reviews in-process and finished product analytical data for completion, accuracy and quality/food safety implications
• Communicates interdepartmentally, regarding lab activities, analytical data, product quality and food safety
• Enters analytical data into Lab Information Management System
• Assists with daily housekeeping duties
• Performs basic instrument maintenance and repair
• Reports product quality or food safety issues to QA
• Understands their role in food safety and quality systems, actively participates in food safety efforts and ensures all activities conform to good manufacturing practices.

Working Conditions:  

• Respiratory Hazards: Dust
• Hot/Cold Temperature Extremes: Temperature and humidity controlled
• Chemicals: Hazardous chemicals present
• Lighting: Indoor

Physical Requirements:

• Moves/transports fifty pounds
• Ascends/descends stepladders
• Moves to and from lab workstations
• Positions self to reach items and instruments on lab benches
• Diagnoses mechanical problems with lab instruments
• Operates lab instruments
• Installs and removes lab instruments
• Inputs lab data
• Organizes documentation
• Communicates and exchanges information with employees of other departments
• Ensures conformance with policy/programs
• Judges functionality of lab instruments
• Judges accuracy of lab data
• Opens, prepares and analyzes samples
• Lifts and carries samples, instruments, steel transfer vessels, boxes, supplies

Education & Skills

• High school diploma; Bachelor’s degree in science related field is preferred
• Continuing education classes, certificate or degree in a science related field or at least one year of experience in a science related field
• Good organization/planning and problem solving skills
• Good written/verbal communication skills

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

This position offers a complete benefit package, including 401K/ESOP, pension, health, life, vision, and dental insurance.

ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.

About ADM:

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

EEO

ADM is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability and veterans status.