ADM · 2 days ago
Laboratory Technician - Chattanooga, TN
ADM is a global leader in human and animal nutrition, and they are seeking a Laboratory Technician to work at their cotton pulp processing plant in Chattanooga, TN. The role involves preparing and testing samples, performing analytical tests, and maintaining laboratory equipment to ensure product quality and compliance with safety standards.
Animal FeedHospitalityIndustrial
Responsibilities
Preparing in-process and finished product samples; performing analytical testing using instrumental, wet chemistry procedures, and recording results using computerized data systems
Performing daily process monitoring tests throughout the plant as assigned. Maintaining samples of tested product in order to confirm test results, if necessary
Documenting results of all testing procedures and promptly notifying operations of required adjustments. Entering and reporting data using a Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
Understanding most production processes required in the production of product and may make recommendations to operators in order to achieve product quality
Performing light maintenance and calibration on all ADM laboratory equipment
Maintaining on-going records of the results of all testing procedures and inputs such data into computer on a daily basis
Maintaining adequate supplies used for testing procedures and notifying the manager of the need to re-order such supplies
Continually compares equipment readouts with samples of standards as required to insure that all systems are operating accurately
Maintaining a neat and clean working area at all times, washing equipment as required and placing equipment in the proper storage areas
Maintaining an effective working relationship with fellow employees
Performing duties in a safe manner, utilizing all approved safety equipment and successfully completes all safety certification requirements
Maintains awareness and adheres to all FDA, GMP, BATF, EPA, OSHA and employer standards and guidelines
Qualification
Required
The ideal candidate will have a two year science related degree and/or two years of lab experience
Qualified candidates should be familiar with operating standard lab equipment (i.e., pH meter, balances, extractions, GC, ICP, etc.)
The willingness and ability to work rotating night shift including weekends and holidays
Actively participate in training efforts and safety initiatives
Attention to detail following procedures, proper analytical technique and computer entry
Communicate results, problems, and priorities to supervisor and production departments in a timely manner
Ability to use mathematics
Shows initiative to troubleshoot lab equipment
Flexibility in accepting change and an attitude of continuous improvement
Maintain proper housekeeping and cleanliness in all work areas
Preferred
Science background
Previous experience with the analytical testing
Familiar with GMP/GLP (Good Manufacturing/Laboratory Practices)
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.
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