Laboratory Technician - Decatur, IL

ADM

Decatur, IL

Apply

JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$41,600–$71,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Agriculture, Analysis Skills, Animal Nutrition, Asepsis, Background Investigation, Biochemistry, Biology, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Detail Oriented, Diversity, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Food Production, Food and Beverage Industry, GLP (Good Laboratory Practices), GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Laboratory, Laboratory Techniques, Laboratory Testing, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Microbiology, Multitasking, Nutrition, OSHA, Organizational Skills, Prescription Drugs, Regulatory Compliance, Reimbursement, Sample/Specimen Processing, Sustainability, Team Player, Test Lab, Testing, Time Management

LOCATION

Decatur, IL

POSTED

18 days ago

109755BR

Job Title:

Laboratory Technician - Decatur, IL

Department/Function:

Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities

Job Description:

Laboratory Technician I - Microbiology Laboratory (Decatur, IL)

This is a full time, non-exempt position.

Position Summary:

+ Perform hands on microbiological testing of samples for the Microbiology Laboratory that services 20+ internal ADM food manufacturing facilities within North America.

+ Accurately, interpret, record, and report analytical results in a timely matter.

+ Support and comply to all applicable FDA, GMP, USP, Biosafety, and OSHA requirements.

+ Follow laboratory standards and maintain compliance with ISO 17025:2017.

Job Responsibilities:

+ Prepare and handle samples, perform microbiological testing following laboratory procedures, interpret, and report results in a timely manner.

+ Prepare media, reagents, and solutions for a variety of microbiological tests (Pour Plate, Streak Plate, Molecular, and Rapid tests, etc.).

+ Demonstrate a general understanding of microbiological techniques.

+ Follow appropriate GLP’s and aseptic techniques.

+ Perform training to junior level team members as necessary.

+ Troubleshoot and perform basic maintenance on lab instrumentation (MDS, pH meter, auto-pipettes, analytical balances, etc.).

+ Demonstrate ability to utilize lab systems (e.g., including computers, applications, and software).

+ Maintain awareness and adhere to all applicable FDA, GMP, USP, Biosafety, OSHA and employer standards and guidelines.

+ Follow laboratory standards and maintain compliance with ISO 17025:2017.

Job Requirements:

+ Bachelor's degree required in an applied science or related field (e.g., Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, etc.).

+ Attendance and punctuality are required.

+ Committed to working the shift, including weekends and holidays, and willing to work overtime when necessary.

+ 2+ years of work experience in a Quality Lab preferred.

+ Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

+ Ability to multi-task.

+ Excellent communication skills and willingness to learn new responsibilities.

+ Capable of working individually and with a team.

+ Adaptable to a fast-paced environment.

Working Conditions:

Employees in this position working at this location may be exposed to various potential biological, chemical and food allergens due to the nature of our business and the requirements of the job. Procedures must be adhered to, to minimize/eliminate exposure. 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.

REF:109755BR

Req/Job ID:

109755BR

City:

Decatur

State:

IL - Illinois

Ref ID:

#LI-LD1

:

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

:

#LI-Onsite

t:

#IncludingYou

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

:

Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

+ Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).

+ Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.

+ Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

+ Paid time off including paid holidays.

+ Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.

+ Tuition assistance.

+ Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

:

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

:

$41,600.00 - $71,000.00

About the Company

ADM

Resume Resources

Free Resume Templates Free Resume Builder