Microbiology Technician - Erlanger, KY

Archer Daniels Midland•Erlanger, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Microbiology technician responsible for quality analysis of raw materials, finished products, expired materials, and Contract Manufactured items. This technician will also offer support to Production in making quality decisions, investigating non-conforming product, detailing Rejections/Deviations/Warehouse Dispositions, and maintaining Micro Lab supplies and cleanliness.

Requirements

B.S. in Food Science, Biology, or related Science field with some laboratory experience.
Computer skills; Word, Excel, Outlook.
Knowledge of laboratory procedures.
Good problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills
Focus on Food Safety and Customer/Consumer needs in all aspects of work.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining Quality requirements.
Encourages trust between Operations and Quality department.
Successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

Adaptability: Adapts well to changes in assignments and priorities; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; approaches change positively and adjusts behaviors accordingly.
Building Trust: Interact with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s motives and representations and those of the organization. Is seen as direct and truthful; keeps confidences, promises, and commitments.
Collaboration: Builds constructive working relationships with clients/customers, other work units, community organizations and others to meet mutual goals and objectives. Behaves professionally and supportively when working with individuals from a variety of ethnic, social and educational backgrounds.
Continuous Learning and Professional Development: Is committed to developing professionally, attends professional conferences, focuses on best practices, values cutting-edge practices and approaches; takes advantage of a variety of learning activities, introduces newly gained knowledge and skills on the job.
Influence: Uses appropriate interpersonal skills and techniques to gain acceptance for ideas or solutions. Uses influencing strategies to gain genuine agreements; Seeks to persuade rather than force solutions or impose decisions or regulations.
Planning and Organizing: Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resources requirements; determines necessary sequence of activities needed to achieve goals.
Quality Orientation: Monitors and checks work to meet quality standards; demonstrates a high level of care and thoroughness; checks work to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Safety Awareness: Being aware of conditions and circumstances that affect one’s own safety or the safety of direct reports.
Teamwork: Participates as an active and contributing member of a team to achieve team goals. Works cooperatively with other team members, involves others, shares information as appropriate, and shares credit for team accomplishments.
Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills: Possesses, acquires, and maintains the technical/professional expertise required to do the job effectively and to create client/customer solutions. Technical/professional expertise is demonstrated through problem solving, applying professional judgment, and competent performance.
Disclosure to supervision regarding any condition that could exasperate exposure to pathogenic organisms must be communicated immediately. This includes but is not limited to pregnancy and autoimmune deficiency.

Responsibilities

Operate and understand standard laboratory equipment.
Complete work on-time, accurately, and with Quality and Food Safety in mind.
Complete projects either as an individual or a team with or without supervision.
Follow basic GLP, GMP, and Safety standards.
Maintain and update data in the AS400.
Perform equipment checks and calibrations daily or as needed.
Learn and utilize all Micro work instructions/procedures.
Maintain proper storage and inventory of all Micro laboratory supplies including in-house prepared media or purchased supplies.
Maintain proper storage and organization of samples received and retained in laboratory.
Initiate and inform pertinent parties of all material rejections and deviations.
Provide accurate and complete information and documentation to allow for proper root cause and corrective action follow-up.
Properly handle and maintain live organisms including pathogens.
Manage daily laboratory activities, including, but not limited to sample set up, sample carry through, analyze, calculate, and report data for all samples accurately, printing/filing of outside laboratory testing reports, disposal of waste, and maintaining laboratory cleanliness.
Manage laboratory responsibilities in minimal or unsupervised settings.
Communicate clearly all issues, new or outstanding, with the entire Micro team.
Participate in yearly proficiency testing for Micro laboratory.
Maintain and understand environmental monitoring programs.
Ability to multi-task.
Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours, including, but not limited to weekends, overtime, or holidays.