Laboratory Technician - Decatur, IL

Archer Daniels Midland • Decatur, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

ADM is seeking a Laboratory Technician to prepare, process, and test finished product samples. This role involves performing analytical testing using instrumental and wet chemistry procedures, recording results using computerized data systems, and conducting daily process monitoring tests throughout the plant. The technician will maintain samples of tested production orders, document all testing procedures, and report data using a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Understanding production processes and potentially making recommendations to operators for product quality is also part of the role. Additionally, the technician will perform light maintenance and calibration on laboratory equipment, maintain ongoing records of testing results, manage testing supplies, and ensure equipment accuracy by comparing readouts with standards. A neat and clean working area, effective working relationships with colleagues, and adherence to safety procedures and all relevant regulatory standards (FDA, GMP, BATF, EPA, OSHA) are expected.

Requirements

• Ability to work on multiple tasks
• Ability to team build
• Good organizational skills
• Willingness to assume and learn new responsibilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven housekeeping and sanitation skills
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills
• Accurate record-keeping skills
• Attendance and punctuality
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to be on your feet for extended periods of time.
• Demonstrates sufficient computer skills to utilize lab instrument operation programs.
• Demonstrates sufficient math skills to perform calculations associated with lab testing.

Nice To Haves

• Good attendance history.
• Excellent safety record and awareness.
• Familiarity with current commercial software applications (Excel, Word)
• Experience with operating standard lab equipment (i.e., pH meter, balances and spectrophotometer)
• Previous plant experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process and test 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 production order to confirm test results, if necessary.
• Document results of all testing procedures and promptly notify 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 compare equipment readouts with samples of standards as required to insure 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed