Junior Lab Technician — Microbiology & HPLC Analyst

ADM; Decatur (IL); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ADM seeks a qualified candidate for a lab-based role performing chemical and microbiological analyses in a high-volume process control laboratory. The position supports production, product quality, and process improvements while ensuring safety and quality programs compliance.

Responsibilities include operating HPLC systems, documenting results, calibrating and maintaining instruments, and assisting with GMP and regulatory adherence to food safety standards.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to follow written procedures and accurately document laboratory activities.
• Ability to work safely around chemicals, laboratory equipment, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with HPLC systems, laboratory instrumentation, or microbiological testing methods preferred.

Aufgaben

• Analyzes process, production, environmental, and finished product samples to determine product quality, process performance, and food safety compliance.
• Performs analytical testing using High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and other laboratory instrumentation in accordance with established methods and procedures.
• Conducts routine microbiological testing and monitoring to support quality assurance and food safety programs.
• Documents analytical results and laboratory activities, including food safety, product quality, housekeeping, and hazardous waste generation.
• Reviews analytical data for completeness, accuracy, trends, and product quality or food safety implications.
• Communicates laboratory results, quality concerns, and operational issues.
• Enters analytical and microbiological data.
• Performs routine calibration, verification, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs on laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Prepares samples, standards, reagents, and microbiological media according to established procedures.
• Assists with laboratory housekeeping, organization, inventory control, and compliance activities.
• Understands their role in food safety and quality systems, actively participates in food safety efforts, and ensures all activities conform to GMPs, laboratory procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Works effectively across analytical, instrumentation, and microbiology laboratory areas to support plant operations and business objectives.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Data entry

Documentation

Safety awareness

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Biology/Microbiology/Biochemistry/Food Science

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in related scientific field

Tools

HPLC

Laboratory instrumentation

Microbiological testing methods

Jobbeschreibung

ADM seeks a qualified candidate for a lab-based role performing chemical and microbiological analyses in a high-volume process control laboratory. The position supports production, product quality, and process improvements while ensuring safety and quality programs compliance.

Responsibilities include operating HPLC systems, documenting results, calibrating and maintaining instruments, and assisting with GMP and regulatory adherence to food safety standards.