Lead Laboratory Technician - Decatur, IL

Archer Daniels Midland • Decatur, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Lead Quality Control Technician - Decatur, IL West Refinery Laboratory This is a full-time, exempt position. Job Duties: Troubleshoot and perform maintenance, calibrations and validations on laboratory equipment such as HPLC, ICP, GC, Karl Fisher, Mettler Dropping Point, Spectrophotometer, Spectrocolorimeter, Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIR), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Auto-Titrator. Assist in method development for new testing and method improvements. Train and develop laboratory technicians. Perform Weekly Verifications (Balances, Lovibond, Peroxide Value, OSI, NMR, Auto-Titrator, GC Track and maintain laboratory inventory as needed Support all plant and company safety, environmental, and quality initiatives. Learn Quality Control Specialist/Manager tasks and be able to fill in as required. Be a point of contact in the lab if production is having issues via Microsoft Teams and Email Be a point of contact for the QC Specialist/Manager on the back shifts if issues arise via Microsoft Teams, Email, and Phone Maintain a safe environment that is free of hostility Ensure proper PPE is being worn Assist with variance approvals for shipments Give guidance to technicians who seem to be struggling or are not keeping up with the pace Ensure Coursemill/Policytech/MyAlchemy training is being completed in the technicians’ downtime Perform analytical duties during their scheduled shift (Lecithin, Oils, Back,)

Requirements

• Candidate must be detail oriented with strong documentation and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Standing for long periods of time
• This is a 12 hour shift, (2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 3 off) and will either be on days or nights (not a rotation)
• Ability to carry up to 50 lbs.
• Walk to all levels and areas of the process plant and work through seasonal temperature changes
• In emergency staffing situations, may be called in to help out

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with running and maintaining lab instrumentation such as HPLC, ICP, GC, Karl Fisher, and/or other basic laboratory equipment is preferred.
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry or similar discipline is preferred.
• Previous experience working in a quality control or FDA regulated environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and perform maintenance, calibrations and validations on laboratory equipment such as HPLC, ICP, GC, Karl Fisher, Mettler Dropping Point, Spectrophotometer, Spectrocolorimeter, Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIR), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Auto-Titrator.
• Assist in method development for new testing and method improvements.
• Train and develop laboratory technicians.
• Perform Weekly Verifications (Balances, Lovibond, Peroxide Value, OSI, NMR, Auto-Titrator, GC
• Track and maintain laboratory inventory as needed
• Support all plant and company safety, environmental, and quality initiatives.
• Learn Quality Control Specialist/Manager tasks and be able to fill in as required.
• Be a point of contact in the lab if production is having issues via Microsoft Teams and Email
• Be a point of contact for the QC Specialist/Manager on the back shifts if issues arise via Microsoft Teams, Email, and Phone
• Maintain a safe environment that is free of hostility
• Ensure proper PPE is being worn
• Assist with variance approvals for shipments
• Give guidance to technicians who seem to be struggling or are not keeping up with the pace
• Ensure Coursemill/Policytech/MyAlchemy training is being completed in the technicians’ downtime
• Perform analytical duties during their scheduled shift (Lecithin, Oils, Back,)

Benefits

• In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:
• 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).
• Additional benefits include:
• 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees