Lab Technician

• Pay Rate: $21/hour
• Shifts Available: Relief Shift – Monday & Tuesday – 3pm-11pm, Wednesday & Thursday 11pm-7am, Sunday 7am-3pm (off Fridays and Most Saturdays, would work 7am-3pm if it were their Saturday.)
• Temporary Contract position with Raise with potential for perm hire with ADM
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check is required.

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

Raise has partnered with ADM, and they are seeking to hire a Lab Technician in Decatur, Illinois.

Job Summary:

The Lab Technician - Entry Level/I performs laboratory analysis on in-process and finished product samples to determine quality and purity. Responsibilities include gathering sample retains and communicating with different departments via email and Microsoft Teams.

Essential Job Functions:

• Follow all safety and environmental rules and regulations.
• Adhere to and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP requirements.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with safety, food safety, environmental, and GMP regulations.
• Perform all required lab tests according to documented procedures.
• Demonstrate ADM core values: Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Resourcefulness, Teamwork, and Responsibility.
• Ensure prompt attendance and adhere to the assigned work schedule.
• Utilize a team-oriented approach, good communication skills, and the ability to work independently.
• Conduct physical testing of production samples.
• Perform daily verification of lab instruments.
• Record, interpret, and enter test results using a computerized data system.
• Maintain samples of tested products for confirmation of test results when necessary.
• Manage and reorder lab supplies as needed.
• Compare test results with standards to ensure products are within specification.
• Handle chemicals according to Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Communicate with Operations, Merchandisers, and Quality on product issues.

Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required, Associates in applied science preferred.
• Basic arithmetic skills and proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and stay organized.
• Team player with a willingness to learn.
• Regular and prompt attendance is mandatory.
• Must be able to follow instructions and multi-task.
• Basic computer skills including MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, OneNote) and instrument-specific software.
• Ability to handle dangerous chemicals safely and follow company safety procedures.
• Capable of working in confined spaces, from heights, bending, kneeling, climbing stairs, and lifting 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Commitment to ADM’s goal of achieving a zero-injury culture.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Capable of lifting 50 lbs repeatedly (e.g., moving a gas cylinder).
• Must work in various conditions including confined spaces and heights.
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