Quality Control Technician - Winter Haven, FL
About The Position
ADM is seeking a Quality Control Technician to join their team. This role involves analyzing various samples, preparing chemical reagents, operating GC-FID analysis equipment, and performing sampling of incoming products in accordance with GMPs. The technician will also manage compressed gas inventories, assist in developing new methodologies, conduct internal inventories of supplies, and help in the composition of analytical documentation like Certificates of Analysis. Responsibilities include reviewing and validating GC component data, entering data for analyzed samples, performing visual inspections and product dispositions, developing organoleptic evaluation skills for FCC products, calibrating laboratory instrumentation, and managing the collection, labeling, and storage of retain quantities for all submitted samples. The role also includes other duties as directed and appropriate for Florida Chemical Co. Employees must be able to effectively communicate in English, be authorized to work in the US, and have reliable transportation. ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
Requirements
- BS degree in a field of physical science
- One year related laboratory experience preferred
- Employees are required to effectively communicate through the ability to read, write and speak fluent English
- Employees must be authorized to work in this country legally
- Employees must have reliable transportation
Nice To Haves
- One year related laboratory experience
Responsibilities
- Analysis of incoming samples (pre-purchase, raw material, WIP, finished products and others)
- Preparation and standardization of chemical reagents
- Serve as primary operator for GC-FID analysis of submitted samples
- Responsible for sampling of incoming products in accordance with documented GMPs and written protocols
- Conduct compressed gas inventories; alerting QC Supervisor when usages exceed expectations
- Assist Quality Control Supervisor as needed in the development, documentation and execution of new methodologies to address evolving analytical needs
- Carry out regular internal inventories of parts, reagents and supplies for purposes or re-ordering same
- Assist Quality Control Supervisor in the composition of requested analytical documentation (e.g., Certificates of Analysis)
- Responsible for review and validation of GC component data
- Assist in data entry of results for all analyzed pre-purchase, raw material, WIP and finished product samples
- Carry out visual inspection and product disposition for designated product lots on a request basis
- Develop the capability for an informed organoleptic evaluation of any submitted FCC product
- Perform scheduled calibrations of designated laboratory instrumentation
- Responsible for the collection, labeling and storage of retain quantities for all submitted samples
- All other duties as directed and appropriate for the purposes of Florida Chemical Co.
Benefits
- medical/Rx
- dental
- vision
- on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable)
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
