Laboratory Technician

Archer Daniels Midland•Beech Grove, IN

30d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an exempt/non-exempt level position. This will be a 3rd shift position. Position Summary: Job Responsibilities: Prepare process and finished product samples; perform analytical testing using instrumental, wet chemistry procedures, and record results using computerized data systems. Perform daily process monitoring tests throughout the plant as assigned. Maintains samples of tested product in order to confirm test results, if necessary. Document results of all testing procedures and promptly notifies operations of required adjustments. Enter and report data using a Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). Understand most production processes required in the production of product and may make recommendations to operators in order to achieve product quality. Perform light maintenance and calibration on all ADM laboratory equipment. Maintain on-going records of the results of all testing procedures and inputs such data into computer on a daily basis. Maintains adequate supplies used for testing procedures and notifies the supervisor of the need to re-order such supplies. Continually compares equipment readouts with samples of standards as required to ensure that all systems are operating accurately. Maintains a neat and clean working area at all times, washing equipment as required and placing equipment in the proper storage areas. Maintains an effective working relationship with fellow employees. Performs duties in a safe manner, utilizing all approved safety equipment and successfully completes all safety certification requirements. Maintains awareness and adheres to all FDA, GMP, BATF, EPA, OSHA and employer standards and guidelines.

Requirements

Sample preparation and analysis
Instrument operation and calibration
Data collection and ability to review and make concise decisions
Root cause analysis on issue
Understand analytical standards and its test
2 or more years science degree

Responsibilities

Prepare process and finished product samples
Perform analytical testing using instrumental, wet chemistry procedures, and record results using computerized data systems
Perform daily process monitoring tests throughout the plant as assigned
Maintain samples of tested product in order to confirm test results, if necessary
Document results of all testing procedures and promptly notifies operations of required adjustments
Enter and report data using a Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
Understand most production processes required in the production of product and may make recommendations to operators in order to achieve product quality
Perform light maintenance and calibration on all ADM laboratory equipment
Maintain on-going records of the results of all testing procedures and inputs such data into computer on a daily basis
Maintain adequate supplies used for testing procedures and notifies the supervisor of the need to re-order such supplies
Continually compares equipment readouts with samples of standards as required to ensure that all systems are operating accurately
Maintain a neat and clean working area at all times, washing equipment as required and placing equipment in the proper storage areas
Maintain an effective working relationship with fellow employees
Perform duties in a safe manner, utilizing all approved safety equipment and successfully completes all safety certification requirements
Maintain awareness and adheres to all FDA, GMP, BATF, EPA, OSHA and employer standards and guidelines

Benefits

medical/Rx
dental
vision
on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable)
flexible spending accounts
health savings account
401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan
discounted employee stock purchasing program
life insurance
disability
workers’ compensation
legal assistance
identity theft protection
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares)
Paid time off
paid holidays
Adoption assistance
paid maternity and parental leave
Tuition assistance
Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs