Lab Technician: NIR, QC & Customer Support

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

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