Lab Technician - Red Wing, MN

Lab Technician - Red Wing, MN
This is a non-exempt level position 

Job Summary
The Lab Technician is accountable for ensuring the integrity of our product in the manufacturing process and through release. This position will require the ability to utilize standardized techniques and operating procedures in order to conduct and analyze tests on sensitive samples. This role is a critical member of the Quality Team promoting Quality and Food Safety Culture. 

Essential Job Functions 

• Exemplify the ADM core values in daily activities: Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Resourceful, 
• Teamwork, and Responsibility. 
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and HACCP requirements. 
• Pass all required laboratory training. 
• Follow established SOPs accurately and efficiently. 
• Recording, interpreting, and entering test results in specified forms and LIMS software with accuracy and responsibility. 
• Perform all applicable analytical and sensory tests on in-process and finished products in a precise and timely manner. 
• Determine and recognize inconsistencies in the data and report to necessary personnel in a timely manner including escalation. 
• Receive, handle, and store samples appropriately according to SOP. 
• Maintain all laboratory equipment and be able to troubleshoot any problems, taking corrective action when necessary and maintaining records. 
• Handle, organize and store all chemical substances, fluids and compressed gases in the manner outlined in the Safety Data Sheet provided by the manufacturer 
• Work alone and in teams across all departments. 
• Complete verifications in testing, standards, equipment, and instruments to ensure accurate performance. 
• Participate in proficiency/collaborative testing. 
• Communicate with other departments as necessary (in person, radio, email and telephone). Willingness to assume additional and new responsibilities. 
• Perform routine tasks with minimal supervision. 
• Create and maintain a neat, clean and well-organized and professional-looking work area. Train colleagues. 
• Perform all duties in a manner consistent with environmental, health and safety policies and objectives. 
• Other assigned tasks and responsibilities as needed/directed by manager. Assume QC Specialist and Manager responsibilities when necessary. 
• Maintain samples of tested product in order to confirm test results, when necessary. Maintains adequate supplies used for testing and notifies the manager of the need to re-order such supplies. 
• Maintains adequate supplies used for testing and notifies the manager of the need to re-order such supplies. 
• Continually compares test results with standards, as required, to insure all products are within specification.  
• 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 capable of working 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 

Working Conditions 

• Employees in this position may be exposed to various potential chemical and food allergens due to the nature of our business and the requirements of the job. If there is any reason such exposure would interfere with your ability to perform this role or work at the location, please notify the hiring manager. 

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.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. 

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