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Archer Daniels Midland

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Entry Level Lab Technician - Decatur, IL

Archer Daniels Midland

On-site

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Performs chemical and microbiological analysis of samples to assess product quality, process performance, and food safety compliance.

  • Operates, maintains, troubleshoots, and calibrates laboratory instrumentation, including HPLC systems and microbiological testing equipment.

  • Documents analytical results, reviews data for accuracy and trends, and communicates laboratory findings and quality concerns.

ADM rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 186 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

76th of 366 rated logistics

Job description

Entry Level Lab Technician - Decatur, IL
Job Summary
Performs chemical and microbiological analysis, documentation, and data entry in a high-volume process control laboratory while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, food safety, and quality programs. Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation, including HPLC systems and other analytical equipment, to support production, product quality, and process improvement initiatives.
Essential Job Functions
  • Analyzes process, production, environmental, and finished product samples to determine product quality, process performance, and food safety compliance.
  • Performs analytical testing using High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and other laboratory instrumentation in accordance with established methods and procedures.
  • Conducts routine microbiological testing and monitoring to support quality assurance and food safety programs.
  • Documents analytical results and laboratory activities, including food safety, product quality, housekeeping, and hazardous waste generation.
  • Reviews analytical data for completeness, accuracy, trends, and product quality or food safety implications.
  • Communicates laboratory results, quality concerns, and operational issues.
  • Enters analytical and microbiological data.
  • Performs routine calibration, verification, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs on laboratory instruments and equipment.
  • Prepares samples, standards, reagents, and microbiological media according to established procedures.
  • Assists with laboratory housekeeping, organization, inventory control, and compliance activities.
  • Understands their role in food safety and quality systems, actively participates in food safety efforts, and ensures all activities conform to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), laboratory procedures, and regulatory requirements.
  • Works effectively across analytical, instrumentation, and microbiology laboratory areas to support plant operations and business objectives.
  • Other task as assigned.
Minimum Job Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Basic math, computer, and problem solving skills.
  • Ability to follow written procedures and accurately document laboratory activities.
  • Ability to work safely around chemicals, laboratory equipment, and manufacturing processes.
Education / Experience
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Food Science, or a related scientific field preferred.
  • Continuing education, technical certification, or laboratory coursework in a science-related field preferred.
  • Previous laboratory experience in analytical chemistry, microbiology, manufacturing, food processing, or quality control preferred.
  • Experience with HPLC systems, laboratory instrumentation, and microbiological testing methods preferred.
Working Conditions
  • Respiratory Hazards:
    • Dust
  • Hot/Cold Temperature Extremes:
    • Temperature and humidity controlled
    • Indoor
  • Chemicals
    • Hazardous chemicals present
  • Lighting
    • Indoor
Physical Requirements
  • Lifts, carries, and transports up to 50 pounds.
  • Ascends and descends stepladders.
  • Positions self to access samples, supplies, and laboratory instruments.
  • Opens, prepares, analyzes, and disposes of samples in accordance with laboratory procedures.
  • Handles laboratory supplies, instruments, sample containers, transfer vessels, and testing materials safely and efficiently.
Excited about this role but don't think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.
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