Laboratory Technician - Decatur, IL

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Decatur, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a non-exempt level position. The Lab Technician is accountable for ensuring the integrity of our product in the manufacturing process and through release. This position will require the ability to utilize standardized techniques and operating procedures in order to conduct and analyze tests on sensitive samples. This role is a critical member of the Quality Team promoting Quality and Food Safety Culture.

Requirements

Utilize standardized techniques and operating procedures to conduct and analyze tests on sensitive samples.
Record, interpret, and enter test results in specified forms and LIMS software with accuracy and responsibility.
Perform analytical and sensory tests on in-process and finished products precisely and timely.
Determine and recognize inconsistencies in data and report to necessary personnel, including escalation.
Receive, handle, and store samples appropriately.
Maintain laboratory equipment, troubleshoot problems, take corrective action, and maintain records.
Handle, organize, and store chemical substances, fluids, and compressed gases according to Safety Data Sheets.
Complete verifications in testing, standards, equipment, and instruments.
Participate in proficiency/collaborative testing.
Communicate with other departments.
Perform routine tasks with minimal supervision.
Create and maintain a neat, clean, well-organized, and professional work area.
Perform all duties in a manner consistent with environmental, health, and safety policies and objectives.
Maintain samples of tested product to confirm test results.
Maintain adequate supplies for testing and notify manager of re-order needs.
Continually compare test results with standards to ensure products are within specification.

Nice To Haves

Assume QC Specialist and Manager responsibilities when necessary.
Train colleagues.

Responsibilities

Exemplify the ADM core values in daily activities: Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Resourceful, Teamwork, and Responsibility.
Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and HACCP requirements.
Pass all required laboratory training.
Follow established SOPs accurately and efficiently.
Recording, interpreting, and entering test results in specified forms and LIMS software with accuracy and responsibility.
Perform all applicable analytical and sensory tests on in-process and finished products in a precise and timely manner.
Determine and recognize inconsistencies in the data and report to necessary personnel in a timely manner including escalation.
Receive, handle, and store samples appropriately according to SOP.
Maintain all laboratory equipment and be able to troubleshoot any problems, taking corrective action when necessary and maintaining records.
Handle, organize and store all chemical substances, fluids and compressed gases in the manner outlined in the Safety Data Sheet provided by the manufacturer.
Work alone and in teams across all departments.
Complete verifications in testing, standards, equipment, and instruments to ensure accurate performance.
Participate in proficiency/collaborative testing.
Communicate with other departments as necessary (in person, radio, email and telephone).
Willingness to assume additional and new responsibilities.
Perform routine tasks with minimal supervision.
Create and maintain a neat, clean and well-organized and professional-looking work area.
Train colleagues.
Perform all duties in a manner consistent with environmental, health and safety policies and objectives.
Other assigned tasks and responsibilities as needed/directed by manager.
Assume QC Specialist and Manager responsibilities when necessary.
Maintain samples of tested product in order to confirm test results, when necessary.
Maintains adequate supplies used for testing and notifies the manager of the need to re-order such supplies.
Continually compares test results with standards, as required, to insure that all products are within specification.