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Lab Technician (Relief Swing Shift)

ADM Contingent Talent Community
Decatur, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/6/2026
  • Pay Rate: $22.41/hour
  • Shift: Relief Swing Shift – Employees work a rotating schedule across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts. The rotation follows a repeating pattern of 7 days on, 2 days off, 7 days on, 2 days off, 6 days on, and 4 days off.

ADM is a world leader in agriculture, providing food and nutrition for humans and animals across 6 continents.

Raise in partnership with ADM are seeking to hire a Lab Technician (Swing Night Shift) in Decatur, IL.

Job Summary:

The entry level position is designed to train the new technician on one of the four (4) analytical aisles in the QC laboratory. In this role, they will prepare process and/or finished product samples; perform analytical testing using instrumental and wet chemistry procedures, and record results using computerized data systems. The entry level Laboratory Technician must have completed training on one aisle prior to their transition to the Laboratory Technician I position.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Complete both plant and laboratory safety orientations
  • Work safely to prevent on-the-job injuries by complying with all department and plant safety policies
  • React immediately to eliminate any hazards, unsafe equipment and/or acts. Additionally insures that any accidents, injuries and near misses are reported immediately to area supervision
  • Perform at least one Laboratory Safety audit per month
  • Complete at minimum 3 safety engagements each month
  • Willingness and ability to work within the time demands of a 24/7/365 workday operation
  • Demonstrate sufficient math skills to perform calculations associated with lab testing
  • Demonstrate ability to accept instruction, coaching, and constructive criticism as tools for continuous improvement
  • Demonstrate computer skills
  • Perform other duties as assigned by quality department management

Requirements

  • Each employee should possess a solid understanding of a laboratory environment
  • and a working knowledge of cGMP, FDA, and other regulatory requirements
  • Familiarity with Laboratory Instrumentation including HPLC, GC, and IC is beneficial
  • New technicians are certified in each area around 60-90 days from when they begin working an aisle alone
  • Laboratory Technician III and Supervision members watch them perform required tests to ensure they have been properly trained prior to sign off
  • The Entry Level Laboratory Technician position requires no previous laboratory experience but completion of a college science lab is preferred
  • Experience in lieu of college laboratory experience will be considered on a case by case basis

Looking for Meaningful Work? We can help.

At Raise, we exist to connect people like you with meaningful work at industry-leading companies in your field. And we walk the walk, too: as a Certified B Corporation, we believe in using business as a force for good for people, our communities, and the environment.

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us at 1 800-567-9675 or hello@raiserecruiting.com

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


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