Laboratory Technician - Decatur, IL

Archer Daniels Midland; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Decatur, IL to perform laboratory analysis on product samples, ensuring compliance with quality and purity specifications. This full-time position emphasizes safety and teamwork, and requires a commitment to a zero-injury culture.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) and stock purchase options

Mental and social wellness programs

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance and training resources

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Preferably experienced in analytical laboratories.
• Ability to sit/stand/walk for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory analysis on in-process and finished product samples.
• Follow safety and environmental rules and regulations.
• Conduct physical testing of production samples.

Skills

Proficient in English

Communication skills

Organized

Team player

Eager to learn

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s in applied science preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities

Job Title: Laboratory Technician - Decatur, IL

This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

Job Summary:

Perform laboratory analysis on in-process and finished product samples to determine conformance to quality and purity specifications. Gather sample retains and communicate with departments via email and Microsoft Teams.

Essential Job Functions:

• Follow safety and environmental rules and regulations.
• Adhere to and enforce GMP and HACCP requirements.
• Ensure compliance with safety, food safety, environmental, GMP policies.
• Perform lab tests following documented procedures.
• Exemplify ADM core values: Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Resourcefulness, Teamwork, Responsibility.
• Maintain prompt attendance and work schedule adherence.
• Work team-oriented, communicate effectively, identify out-of-spec items, correlate data, work independently on sampling and testing.
• Conduct physical testing of production samples.
• Verify lab instruments daily.
• Record, interpret, and enter test results into computerized systems.
• Maintain tested product samples for result confirmation.
• Manage supplies for testing, notify supervisor for reordering.
• Compare test results with standards to ensure specifications are met.
• Handle chemicals safely as per SDS guidelines.
• Communicate product issues with Operations, Merchandisers, and Quality teams.

Job Qualifications:

• Proficient in English reading, writing, speaking, and basic arithmetic.
• Ability to communicate professionally.
• Organized, multi-tasking skills, team player, eager to learn.
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Participate actively in training.
• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s in applied science preferred.
• Preferably experienced in analytical laboratories.
• Basic computer skills, including MS Office and instrument software.
• Commitment to safety and zero-injury culture.
• Ability to sit/stand/walk for long periods, work in confined spaces, lift 50 lbs, and handle chemicals safely.
• Willing to work nights, weekends, holidays.

We encourage applicants who meet most requirements to apply; you may be a great fit for this or another role.

ADM requires successful completion of a background check.

Salary range: $32,500 - $59,000.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision, wellness programs.
• Financial benefits like 401(k), stock purchase, insurance.
• Mental and social wellness programs.
• Paid time off, holidays, parental leave, tuition assistance, training resources.

We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups and ensure equal opportunity employment.

About ADM:

ADM unlocks nature's power to provide nutrition globally, committed to sustainability and innovation in food and ingredient solutions.