What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technician - Marshall, MN position at Archer Daniels Midland?
Lab Technician
Job Summary
Under limited supervision, conducts in-process and finished product testing on dry and liquid products to determine adherence to establish specifications of quality and purity.
Essential Job Functions
REF:110874BR
Job Summary
Under limited supervision, conducts in-process and finished product testing on dry and liquid products to determine adherence to establish specifications of quality and purity.
Essential Job Functions
- Understands and continuously works towards learning all production processes in order to assist in providing recommendations to operations to improve product quality.
- Performs analysis of in-process samples and finished products by the defined SOP’s for all areas.
- Quality analysis ensures Loadout meets specifications before releasing product for shipment.
- Documents results of all testing procedures and promptly notifies operations and supervisors of required adjustments to operating procedures.
- Maintains retained samples of shipped products in order to confirm test results, if necessary.
- Performs light maintenance and calibration on all department equipment to ensure all instruments are operating accurately.
- Maintains ongoing records of results and testing procedures by the use of SOP’s.
- Maintains adequate supplies used for testing procedures, notifies the Quality Department of the need to reorder items, and helps to restock inventory items which arrive weekly.
- Sustains an adequate amount of chemicals used on daily basis within inventory and prepares chemical solutions on need basis.
- Maintains a neat and clean working area at all times by washing equipment and contributing to weekly and monthly cleaning list.
- Works closely with less experienced Laboratory Technicians in the interest of training or problem solving.
- May perform reasonably similar or related duties as assigned.
- 2 or 4 year Science related degree (preferred)
- Complete all required safety training also follow and display knowledge of all safety procedures.
- Have general understanding of how to use a computer and email.
- Communicate effectively through speech and writing along with other mediums such as email.
- Must stay motivated and show initiative to complete tasks under limited supervision.
- Display quality work through strong attention to detail.
- Work with a team orientation by coordinating efforts with colleagues to complete tasks effectively.
- Work overtime as necessary, including some weekends.
- Meet requests of supervision including but not limited to the essential functions listed.
- Able to meet physical requirements and perform duties in working conditions listed below.
- Utilize computers, basic hand tools, and all lab instruments for correct use.
REF:110874BR