Laboratory Technician

Archer Daniels Midland; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer Daniels Midland is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Tilbury, Essex to ensure product quality and compliance. Responsibilities include monitoring quality, conducting audits, and testing products. The ideal candidate will possess A levels or GCSEs, HACCP training, and strong attention to detail, working within a flexible environment that supports career growth.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration with social benefits like subsidized health & fitness

Flexible work arrangements supported by management

Support for mental health awareness

Training for new employees

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory operations desirable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs including Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams.
• Basic Food Safety awareness and HACCP training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor product quality to ensure it meets required parameters from intake through to customer delivery.
• Carry out hygiene, food safety, & quality audits as required.
• Test wheat, flour, and associated products.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong interpersonal skills

Basic Food Safety awareness

Education

A levels or 5 GCSEs including Maths

HACCP training preferred

Tools

Microsoft programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams)

Job description

Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities

Job Description

Your Role
An opportunity has arisen for a Laboratory Technician based in Tilbury, Essex. The main purpose of the role is to ensure that all products meet specifications from intake through to customer delivery and to carry out quality assurance checks as per company procedures.

Your Responsibilities

• Work within the company's Safety, Health, and Environmental guidelines
• Monitor product quality to ensure it meets required parameters from intake through to customer delivery
• Test wheat, flour, and associated products for Tilbury
• Understand customer and flour specifications and relate these to results entered into the system
• Ensure Central Technical Function receives required samples
• Carry out hygiene, food safety, & quality audits as required
• Work closely with other departments on site
• Ensure all data is entered into LIMS efficiently & accurately
• Assist Compliance Manager in customer & external audits
• Monitor & investigate customer complaints using Achiever system
• Create & issue certificates for customers
• Collect samples for routine and non-routine analysis
• Carry out problem solving and equipment maintenance
• Deputise for the Compliance Manager whenever required
• Provide out-of-hours assistance to site via call-out rota

Your Profile

• A levels or 5 GCSEs including Maths
• Basic Food Safety awareness
• HACCP training preferred
• Experience in laboratory operations desirable
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented

Your Future Perspective

• Challenging tasks, quick decision-making, and high personal responsibility in a modern, flexible work environment
• Opportunities for innovative thinking and career growth
• A company culture promoting continuous learning and diversity, including participation in Employee Resource Groups and mentorship programs
• Excellent career opportunities in a leading nutrition company
• Attractive remuneration with social benefits like subsidized health & fitness
• Flexible work arrangements supported by management
• Additional benefits for maternity and paternity leave
• Support for mental health awareness and training for new employees

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About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. We are a global leader in human and animal nutrition, with a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and excellence in agricultural origination and processing. Learn more at www.adm.com.