Laboratory Technician - St Louis, MO

Archer Daniels Midland • St Louis, MO

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician position involves collecting and distributing samples, performing physical testing on production samples, and daily calibration of standard lab instruments. This role requires recording and interpreting test results, maintaining laboratory cleanliness, and keeping samples of tested product to confirm results when necessary. The technician will also maintain ongoing records of testing procedures, input data into a computer daily, and manage testing supplies, notifying the supervisor of re-order needs. A key responsibility is continually comparing test results with standards to ensure product specifications are met. The role includes sending Certificates of Analysis (COAs), notifying colleagues of out-of-specification products, performing monthly check samples, and preparing/sending samples to central and third-party labs. Additionally, the technician will verify Critical Control Points (CCPs) in the mill and perform Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) inspections in the mill and packaging areas.

Requirements

• 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, BRC, BATF, EPA, OSHA and employer standards and guidelines
• Handles various chemicals in assorted containers in the manner outlined in the manufacturer’s chemical Safety Data Sheet
• Informs supervisor immediately of any hazards, unsafe equipment and/or acts
• Additionally reports immediately any accidents, injuries and near misses to supervisor
• Participates actively in training
• Reports to work in a condition to be able to perform all duties
• Practices proper personal hygiene
• Familiarizes themselves with the hazards in their work area and how to protect themselves
• Understands that accidents are preventable and that safety is everyone’s responsibility
• Commitment to ADM’s goal of achieving a zero injury culture; understand and follow company safety procedures
• Exhibit regular and prompt attendance
• Have a flexible work schedule to work 2nd & 3rd shift, weekends and coverage for other techs

Nice To Haves

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Responsibilities

• Collecting and distribution of samples
• Physical testing of production samples
• Daily calibration of standard lab instruments
• Recording and interpreting test results
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the laboratory environment
• Maintains samples of tested product in order to confirm test results when necessary
• Maintains 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 test results with standards as required to insure that all flour is within specification
• Sending COAs (Certificate of Analysis)
• Notifies appropriate colleagues when product is not within specification
• Performs monthly check samples
• Prepares and sends samples to the central and third party labs
• Verify CCP’s (Critical Control Points) in the mill
• Perform GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)Inspections in the mill and packaging

Benefits

• competitive pay
• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – 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.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed