Lab Technician

Archer Daniels Midland Company; Newman; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer Daniels Midland Company is seeking a Lab Technician to ensure efficient laboratory workflow and provide analytical support to ADM factories and customers. The role involves managing the lab hub, adhering to safety and quality procedures, and supporting NIR testing and on-site customer follow-up.

The candidate should hold a BSc in a relevant discipline with at least 1 year of experience, and be capable of maintaining calibration records for NIR equipment while delivering reliable results

Qualifications

• BSc in Agriculture, Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science or Food Technology
• 1 year relevant experience in a laboratory environment

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day laboratory hub operations.
• Rigorously apply safety and quality procedures with approved documents.
• Ensure timely analysis of sensitive samples and CCV monitoring.
• Oversee calibration, control cards, and bias calculations for NIR equipment.
• Support QC and reporting on raw materials and final product quality plans.
• Provide on-site technical support and remote interventions for NIR services.

Skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Work under pressure

Problem solving

Education

BSc in Agriculture, Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science or Food Technology

Tools

NIR technology

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Lab Technician

GOALS

• To have an efficient laboratory workflow.
• Provide the necessary analytical support to customers & to ADM factories
• Supporting business development with analytical solution

MAIN TASKS:

MANAGING SAMPLE AND VALIDATION OF RESULTS

• Ensure day to day management of the laboratory hub
• Rigorously apply safety & quality procedures with approved documents (methods, control, verification,...)
• Ensure Sensitive species sample is received and analyzed in time.
• Critical Control Point monitoring
• Incoming raw material testing, approval and identification of approved ingredients
• Supporting QC department reporting on the status of the Quality Assurance for Raw Material (RM) and Final Product (FP) Quality Plan
• Ensure invoices are approved for consumables and equipment
• Analyse and approve the results
• Ensure the maintenance, the follow up and the update of calibrations (control card monitoring, bias calculation) of laboratory NIR equipment

OPERATIONAL FOR NIR CUSTOMER FOLLOW-UP

• Ensure the proper execution of the services NIR by the Customer (Calibration installation, helping configuration software for ex.)
• Supporting customers in terms of technical assistance (wet-chemistry control card, calibration bias calculation for ex.) and helping in best NIR analysis practices
• Carry out interventions remotely while respecting customer objectives (respect for demand and service level)
• Monitor and report NIR activity indicators to ensure that services are monitored at customers' sites

ON-SITE MYCOTOXIN RAPID TEST CUSTOMER FOLLOW-UP

• Ensure customer training on the use of tests and reader
• Provide on-site technical support to customers

Qualifications:

• BSc (Agriculture, Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science, Food Technology)
• Relevant experience: 1 year

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of laboratory practices
• Knowledge of quality management system
• Knowledge of NIR technology
• Knowledge of MS Office

Skills:

• Good organizing and administrative skills
• Computer skill
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Problem solving skills

Personal Attributes:

• Initiative
• Attention to details
• Strong work ethics
• Dedication

#IncludingYou

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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.