Quality Control Technician - Erlanger, KY
About The Position
This position will provide support for the Erlanger Operations and Inventory groups by completing laboratory analysis. The occupant of this role will complete routine testing, ensure data integrity, and promote a safe laboratory environment. The occupant of this role will report to the local QC manager and support senior laboratory colleagues. At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together. We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Requirements
- Minimum Associate’s degree in food science, biology, or related laboratory-based field.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, etc.
- 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.
- Successful completion of a background check.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred experience with organoleptic testing.
Responsibilities
- Conduct routine QC testing which includes analysis of raw materials, intermediate batches, and finished products.
- Maintain appropriate data integrity while conducting testing.
- Participate in investigations for any out of specification results and report findings to local QC manager or Senior QC members.
- Follow best practices, established by the company and regulating bodies, for transcription of data.
- Uphold a clean area of work and a well-organized space for samples.
- Participate in necessary training sessions to ensure consistency of testing.
- Fulfill common laboratory cleaning practices to ensure the laboratory environment does not negatively impact testing.
- Identify issues with methodology and support investigations into testing accuracy.
- Communicate failures as necessary to ensure supply chain is aware of any possible delays.
- Perform sensory assessments in line with ADM practices.
- 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.
- 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.
- Maintain proper storage and organization of retains for future assessment.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 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 including 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
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
