Lab Technician - Des Moines, IA
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 FunctionsExemplify 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 manufacturerWork 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.Continually compares test results with standards, as required, to insure that all products are within specification.Job QualificationsMust be able to read/write/speak English, must be able to do basic arithmeticMust be able to write clearlyMust be able to communicate with other employees in a clear and professional mannerMust be able to work on multiple tasks and remain organizedMust be able to work on a teamMust have a willingness to learnExhibit regular and prompt attendanceParticipates actively in trainingReports to work in a condition to be able to perform all dutiesPractices proper personal hygieneHigh School Diploma or GED required, Associates in an applied science preferredPreferred analytical laboratory experiencePosition 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 responsibilityCommitment to ADM’s goal of achieving a zero injury culture; understand and follow company safety proceduresAbility 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 mannerMust be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidaysWorking ConditionsEmployees 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 meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don’t check every box. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

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