Quality Control Technician - Erlanger, KY

Archer Daniels Midland•Erlanger, KY

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Quality Control Technician - Erlanger, KY Job Summary: This position will provide support for the Erlanger site by completing laboratory analysis for multiple departments. The occupant of this role will complete routine and non-routine testing of complex and non-complex nature while ensuring data integrity. The occupant of this role will report to the local QC manager and support laboratory colleagues. Primary Job Functions: Conduct all complex and non-complex QC testing which includes analysis of raw materials, intermediate batches, and finished products. Maintain appropriate data integrity while conducting testing and ensure other technicians adhere to data integrity requirements. Conduct and review investigations for any out of specification results and report findings to local QC manager. Investigate lab errors and initiate corrective actions to ensure errors do not compound. Follow best practices, established by the company and regulating bodies, for transcription of data. Maintain calibration data of instruments in workspace and ensure all instruments are in working condition before testing is performed. Perform Ad Hoc tasks for various departments and prioritize based on QC needs. Participate in necessary training sessions to ensure consistency of testing. Provide feedback and training for occupants of the Technician II role to ensure testing is performed in a consistent and accurate manner. Log training and skills checks of technicians to ensure the laboratory is always audit ready. Fulfill common laboratory cleaning practices to ensure the laboratory environment does not negatively impact testing and ensure technicians in the same area follow these principles. Identify issues with methodology and support investigations into testing accuracy. Communicate failures as necessary to ensure supply chain is aware of any possible delays. Transcribe data from vendor documents and organize said documents according to local policy. Assist Quality Assurance technicians with investigations if additional data or information is necessary for research on out of specification batches. Serve as lead point of contact for other departments. Represent the quality labs in a professional manner to external and internal parties. Bring new ideas and improvements to quality protocols and procedures. Follow Basic GMP and GLP safety standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in food science, biology, or related laboratory-based field or 3-4 years of food laboratory experience.
Proven subject matter expert in multiple functions of Erlanger QC Laboratory.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality requirements.
Willingness to innovate and adapt best practices.
Ability to encourage trust between Operations, Development, Supply Chain and Quality departments.

Responsibilities

Conduct all complex and non-complex QC testing which includes analysis of raw materials, intermediate batches, and finished products.
Maintain appropriate data integrity while conducting testing and ensure other technicians adhere to data integrity requirements.
Conduct and review investigations for any out of specification results and report findings to local QC manager.
Investigate lab errors and initiate corrective actions to ensure errors do not compound.
Follow best practices, established by the company and regulating bodies, for transcription of data.
Maintain calibration data of instruments in workspace and ensure all instruments are in working condition before testing is performed.
Perform Ad Hoc tasks for various departments and prioritize based on QC needs.
Participate in necessary training sessions to ensure consistency of testing.
Provide feedback and training for occupants of the Technician II role to ensure testing is performed in a consistent and accurate manner.
Log training and skills checks of technicians to ensure the laboratory is always audit ready.
Fulfill common laboratory cleaning practices to ensure the laboratory environment does not negatively impact testing and ensure technicians in the same area follow these principles.
Identify issues with methodology and support investigations into testing accuracy.
Communicate failures as necessary to ensure supply chain is aware of any possible delays.
Transcribe data from vendor documents and organize said documents according to local policy.
Assist Quality Assurance technicians with investigations if additional data or information is necessary for research on out of specification batches.
Serve as lead point of contact for other departments.
Represent the quality labs in a professional manner to external and internal parties.
Bring new ideas and improvements to quality protocols and procedures.
Follow Basic GMP and GLP safety standards.

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.
Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.