CD&D Technician - Erlanger, KY

Archer Daniels Midland•Erlanger, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

CD&D Technician - Erlanger, KY MAIN FUNCTION: A Beverage Technician is responsible for various lab functions for the beverage team, including preparing customer samples and conducting benchtop experiments at the direction of a Scientist. The primary goal of this position is to provide support for a Scientist to execute proactive and reactive customer projects while ensuring laboratory activities meet or exceed safety, technical and efficiency goals. Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor. If you’ve been in your current position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required. If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required. Hiring Manager- Victoria Connor Recruiter- John Wagner 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. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

Requirements

High School Diploma with 1 – 3 years relevant experience or BS with scientific focus or background.
Basic Scientific and Mathematical Skills – understands common scientific terminology, basic chemistry terms and concepts; capable of conducting basic algebraic functions (multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, parts per million, etc.).
Analytical Skills – competent with basic instrumentation and methods such as pH meters, titrations, balances.
Organization and Detail Oriented - able to prioritize multiple assignments, work independently and meet established deadlines.
Strong Interpersonal and Collaborative Skills – a team player who wants to contribute to a thriving culture with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Problem-Solving Skills – capable of root-cause identification, considering alternative solutions and providing recommendations and solutions to Scientists and Managers.
Action Oriented – plans and quickly engages in appropriate activities when given a task or goal.
Creative thinker – consider multiple options and viewpoints when making decisions.
Computer Skills – comfortable with computer usage with standard office software.

Responsibilities

Maintain lab safety, organization and cleanliness; take personal responsibility to engage in lab and food safety practices to prevent hazards that cause foodborne illness or injury.
Batch beverages, make minor base modifications, screen ingredients to set use levels and execute minor formulation changes with supervision of a Scientist; update formulas accordingly in the formula database.
Prepare sample shipments and data sheets to accompany the samples.
Perform technical analysis on samples and record results in project file.
Understand and perform basic math conversions.
Monitor and order stock of ingredients for use in sampling; correctly store all products to ensure product integrity and maintain good workspace environment.
Perform other related duties and assignments as required.

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