ADM · 16 hours ago
Laboratory Specialist - Quincy, IL
Quincy, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$58K/yr - $108K/yrADM is a global leader in human and animal nutrition, committed to unlocking the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. The Laboratory Specialist is responsible for completing, analyzing, and communicating all finished product and raw material testing to ensure quality and customer standards are met at the Quincy Feed Additive facility.
Animal FeedHospitalityIndustrial
Responsibilities
Follow the expectations of all Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality standards
Ensure product quality expectations are met
Follow all facility Good Manufacturing Practices as required
Responsible for ensuring area is kept clean and completion of all listed housekeeping duties per the master sanitation schedule
Work with other Operations colleagues to effectively communicate production issues
Participate in morning toolbox, shift exchange/review and response meetings to communicate your key process indicator performance
Once qualified, provide mentoring and training to new colleagues
Required to work overtime as specified by management
Attend training classes in-plant or at other locations as assigned
Meet or exceed KPI goals as set forth by management
Perform various analytical methods per AOAC methodology
Monitor, perform and document daily, weekly and monthly equipment/instrument calibration
Daily recording of all analytical results in applicable laboratory logs
Perform 3rd party comparative analytical and microbiological collaborative studies
Maintain laboratory work areas and equipment in an organized, clean and working condition
Preform standard maintenance on equipment
Responsible to identify and communicate food safety and/or product integrity issues to appropriate personnel
Complete microbial non-conformance reports
Responsible for monitoring a preventive control measure
Work in the most effective, efficient and safe manner at all times
Perform other duties as assigned by Plant Leadership
Back up Quality Manager duties when needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or related field preferred
Previous laboratory experience preferred
Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
Ability to act in a professional manner and adhere by ADM's Code of Conduct
Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs
Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting over surfaces
Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hard hat, and gloves when required
Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet working conditions
Ability to work with allergens that might be present in a manufacturing environment
Self-motivated with a solid work ethic
Good attitude and works well in team atmosphere
Handles other duties as required
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
Public CompanyTotal Funding
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Leadership Team
Monish Patolawala
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer at ADM
Daniel Jones
Director, Technical Sales
Recent News
2025-12-16
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