Entry Lab Technician-Decatur, IL
This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

Job Summary
Performs sample analysis, documentation and data entry in a high-volume process-control laboratory, while
ensuring compliance with safety, environmental and quality programs.

Essential Job Functions

• Analyzes production and finished product samples to determine product quality and safety
• Documents analytical results and lab activities including but not limited to food safety, product quality, housekeeping and hazardous waste generation
• Reviews in-process and finished product analytical data for completion, accuracy and quality/food safety implications
• Communicates interdepartmentally, regarding lab activities, analytical data, product quality and foodsafety
• Enters analytical data into Lab Information Management System
• Assists with daily housekeeping duties
• Performs basic instrument maintenance and repair
• Reports product quality or food safety issues to QA
• Understands their role in food safety and quality systems, actively participates in food safety efforts and ensures all activities conform to good manufacturing practices.

Minimum Job Requirements

• High school diploma
• Basic math skills
• Basic computer skills

Education/Training

• High school diploma; Bachelor’s degree in science related field is preferred
• Continuing education classes, certificate or degree in a science related field or at least one year of experience in a science related field

Special Skills

• Good organization/planning and problem-solving skills
• Good written/verbal communication skills

Working Conditions

• Respiratory Hazards:
• Dust
• Hot/Cold Temperature Extremes
• Temperature and humidity controlled
• Indoor
• Chemicals
• Hazardous chemicals present
• Lighting
• Indoor

Physical Requirements

• Moves/transports fifty pounds
• Ascends/descends stepladders
• Moves to and from lab workstations
• Positions self to reach items and instruments on lab benches
• Diagnoses mechanical problems with lab instruments
• Operates lab instruments
• Installs and removes lab instruments
• Inputs lab data
• Organizes documentation
• Communicates and exchanges information with employees of other departments
• Ensures conformance with policy/programs
• Judges functionality of lab instruments
• Judges accuracy of lab data
• Opens, prepares and analyzes samples
• Lifts and carries samples, instruments, steel transfer vessels, boxes, supplies

ADM is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability and veteran status.

This position offers a complete benefit package, including 401K/ESOP, pension, health, life and dental insurance.

ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.

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ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We're a premier global human and animal nutrition company, delivering solutions today with an eye to the future. We're blazing new trails in health and well-being as our scientists develop groundbreaking products to support healthier living. We're a cutting-edge innovator leading the way to a new future of plant-based consumer and industrial solutions to replace petroleum-based products. We're an unmatched agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. And we're a leader in sustainability, scaling across entire value chains to help decarbonize our industry and safeguard our planet. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional and sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow. Learn more at www.adm.com.

ADM is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability and veterans status.

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