Laboratory Technician - Jackson, TN

Archer Daniels Midland • Jackson, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Perform laboratory duties, data entry and tracking, positive release, back-fill lab techs, product retesting, sample collection and testing, incoming ingredient and packaging release, perform training as needed, and other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED required
• Proficiency in MS Office and basic PC skills
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• HACCP certified or experienced knowledge

Nice To Haves

• Food manufacturing and analytical laboratory experience

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing on all outgoing orders adhering to documented laboratory procedure
• Document results, prepare Certificate of Analysis
• Retain samples of tested product to confirm results and rotate when necessary
• Prepare chemical reagents for analytical tests and monitor chemical and lab supplies inventory
• Monitor, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, calibrate when applicable
• Follow all safety and environmental rules and regulations applicable to position
• Adhere to and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Must be able to write clearly
• Must be able to communicate effectively with other departments, management, and employees and notifying appropriate teams of non-conformance and other concerns
• Must have knowledge of positive release for food safety
• Must have knowledge of the retention sampling procedure
• Must have working knowledge of sampling process, retain, customer sampling requests
• Attend and complete weekly/monthly safety and quality trainings
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Benefits

• medical/Rx
• dental
• vision
• on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement
• 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: High school or GED