QC Lab Tech I - Decatur, IL

Archer Daniels Midland Company•Decatur, IL

37d•Onsite

About The Position

QC Lab Tech 1 - Decatur, IL This is a full time, non-exempt position. Job Summary The QC Lab Tech 1 is accountable for ensuring the quality and consistency of our products. This position will require the ability to utilize standardized techniques and operating procedures in order to conduct and analyze tests on samples. This role is a critical member of the Quality Team promoting Quality and Food Safety Culture. Essential Job Functions Exemplify the ADM core values in daily activities: Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Resourceful, Teamwork, and Responsibility. Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and HACCP requirements. Pass all required laboratory training. Follow established SOPs accurately and efficiently. Recording, interpreting, and entering test results in specified forms and LIMS software with accuracy and responsibility. Perform all applicable tests in a precise and timely manner. Determine and recognize inconsistencies in the data and report to necessary personnel in a timely manner including escalation. Receive, handle, and store samples appropriately according to SOP. Maintain all laboratory equipment and be able to troubleshoot any problems, taking corrective action when necessary and maintaining records. Handle, organize and store all chemical substances, fluids and compressed gases in the manner outlined in the Safety Data Sheet provided by the manufacturer Work alone and in teams across all departments. Complete verifications in testing, standards, equipment, and instruments to ensure accurate performance. Participate in proficiency/collaborative testing. Communicate with other departments as necessary (in person, email and telephone). Willingness to assume additional and new responsibilities. Perform routine tasks with minimal supervision. Create and maintain a neat, clean and well-organized and professional-looking work area. Perform all duties in a manner consistent with environmental, health and safety policies and objectives. Other assigned tasks and responsibilities as needed/directed by manager. Maintain samples of tested product in order to confirm test results, when necessary. Maintains adequate supplies used for testing and notifies the manager of the need to re-order such supplies.

Requirements

Must be able to read/write/speak English, must be able to do basic arithmetic
Must be able to write clearly
Must be able to communicate with other employees in a clear and professional manner
Must be able to work on multiple tasks and remain organized
Must be able to work on a team
Must have a willingness to learn
Exhibits regular and prompt attendance
Participates actively in training
Reports to work in a condition to be able to perform all duties
Practices proper personal hygiene
High School Diploma or GED required, Associates in an applied science preferred
Position requires basic computer operation skills, i.e. use of "point and click" programs, MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, OneNote), and different software programs for the instruments.
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
Ability to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time while performing job duties.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs (ex. Moving a gas cylinder)
Must be able to handle dangerous chemicals in a safe manner

Nice To Haves

Preferred analytical laboratory experience
Experience in wheat milling preferred

Responsibilities

Exemplify the ADM core values in daily activities: Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Resourceful, Teamwork, and Responsibility.
Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and HACCP requirements.
Pass all required laboratory training.
Follow established SOPs accurately and efficiently.
Recording, interpreting, and entering test results in specified forms and LIMS software with accuracy and responsibility.
Perform all applicable tests in a precise and timely manner.
Determine and recognize inconsistencies in the data and report to necessary personnel in a timely manner including escalation.
Receive, handle, and store samples appropriately according to SOP.
Maintain all laboratory equipment and be able to troubleshoot any problems, taking corrective action when necessary and maintaining records.
Handle, organize and store all chemical substances, fluids and compressed gases in the manner outlined in the Safety Data Sheet provided by the manufacturer
Work alone and in teams across all departments.
Complete verifications in testing, standards, equipment, and instruments to ensure accurate performance.
Participate in proficiency/collaborative testing.
Communicate with other departments as necessary (in person, email and telephone).
Willingness to assume additional and new responsibilities.
Perform routine tasks with minimal supervision.
Create and maintain a neat, clean and well-organized and professional-looking work area.
Perform all duties in a manner consistent with environmental, health and safety policies and objectives.
Other assigned tasks and responsibilities as needed/directed by manager.
Maintain samples of tested product in order to confirm test results, when necessary.
Maintains adequate supplies used for testing and notifies the manager of the need to re-order such supplies.