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Job Description

Lab Technician
Location Lloydminster, Alberta
Position Type Operations
Salary Salary, Non Exempt
Compensation This position offers a complete benefit package, retirement, health, life, vision and dental insurance
Pre-employment Requirement Successful completion of pre-employment medical and reference check

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 .

About the Position
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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Exemplify 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 manufacturer
• Work 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.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Must be able to read/write/speak English, must be able to do basic arithmetic
• Must be able to write clearly
• Must be able to communicate with other employees in a clear and professional manner
• Must be able to work on multiple tasks and remain organized
• Must be able to work on a team
• Must have a willingness to learn
• Exhibit regular and prompt attendance
• Participates actively in training
• Reports to work in a condition to be able to perform all duties
• Practices proper personal hygiene

• Preferred analytical laboratory experience
• Position 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 responsibility
• Commitment to ADM’s goal of achieving a zero injury culture; understand and follow company safety procedures

• Ability 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 manner
• Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Education or Work Experience

• Post-secondary education in food chemistry or related field and a minimum of 4 months experience in a QC lab environment preferred. OR a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a QC lab environment if no post-secondary education is attained
• High School Diploma or GED required, Associates in an applied science preferred

Additional Information

• Work in accordance with local/provincial legislation
• Understands and is accountable for full compliance with safety and other EHS requirements
• Experience with H.A.C.C.P. and Food Safety is an asset
• All candidates must have authorization and the ability to maintain authorization to legally work in Canada.
• Relocation support is not available for this position.

If you love the challenge of this dynamic career, then ADM will support and encourage your professional development and success. We are an equal opportunity employer who values diversity in the workplace. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please advise us in advance so that we can make the reasonable accommodation.

If you're excited about this role, but do not meet all of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We review all applications and still may consider you the right person for the role or have another open position where you’re the perfect fit. For more information, please see our website www.adm.com .

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