79409BR

　　Job Title:

　　Lab Technician - Entry Level/I - Decatur, IL

　　Department/Function:

　　Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities

　　Job Description:

　　Lab Technician - Entry Level/I - Decatur, IL

　　This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

　　Job Summary

　　Perform laboratory analysis on in-process and finished product samples to determine conformance to the specifications of quality and purity as well as gather sample retains and communicate with different departments via email and Microsoft Teams.

　　Essential Job Functions

　　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

　　Job Qualifications

　　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, Associates in an applied science preferred

　　Preferred analytical laboratory experience

　　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

　　Excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don’t check every box. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

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

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　　City:

　　Decatur

　　State:

　　IL - Illinois

　　Ref ID:

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　　About ADM::

　　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.

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　　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 are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

　　We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM. (https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/)