ADM · 3 months ago
Laboratory Technician - Entry Level/I - Decatur, IL
Decatur IL - Illinois
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$32K/yr - $59K/yrADM is a global leader in human and animal nutrition, focused on providing innovative solutions and ingredients to meet nutritional challenges. The Laboratory Technician role involves performing laboratory analyses on product samples to ensure quality and compliance with specifications, while adhering to safety and manufacturing practices.
Animal FeedHospitalityIndustrial
Responsibilities
Follow all safety and environmental rules and regulations applicable to position
Adhere to and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP requirements
Monitor and ensure compliance with all safety, food safety, environmental, GMP rules, regulations and policies
Perform all required lab tests adhering to documented laboratory procedures
Exemplify the ADM core values in daily activities: Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Resourceful, Teamwork, and Responsibility
Prompt attendance and willing to work the assigned schedule is a must
Must rely on a team oriented approach to handling duties, good communication skills, differentiate items out of specifications, correlate numbers between different processes, able to work independent in accomplishing sampling and testing
Physical testing of production samples
Daily verification of lab instruments
Recording, interpreting, and entering test results using a computerized data system
Maintain samples of tested product in order to confirm test results, when necessary
Maintains adequate supplies used for testing procedures and notifies the supervisor of the need to re-order such supplies
Continually compares test results with standards, as required, to insure that all products are within specification
Handle various chemicals in different containers in the manner outlined in the Safety Data Sheet provided by the manufacturer
Communicate with Operations, Merchandisers, and Quality when any issues arise with the products
Qualification
Required
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
Exhibit 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
Position requires basic computer operation skills, i.e. use of 'point and click' programs, MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, 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 multi-task and follow instructions
Must be capable of working in confined spaces and from heights, bending, kneeling, climbing stairs, and able to lift 50 lbs repeatedly (ex. Moving a gas cylinder)
Must be able to handle dangerous chemicals in a safe manner
Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays
Preferred
Associates in an applied science preferred
Preferred analytical laboratory experience
Benefits
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).
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.
Company
ADM
ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life.
Founded in 1902
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Leadership Team
Monish Patolawala
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer at ADM
Daniel Jones
Director, Technical Sales
Recent News
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