Laboratory Technician III - Cell Engineering - Decatur, IL

Illinois Ag; Decatur (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM Research & Development in Decatur, IL, seeks a Laboratory Technician III to support cell engineering research. The role requires preparing media and reagents, maintaining sterile lab conditions, and ensuring supplies and equipment are ready for scientists.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree with 2+ years in microbiology labs, strong Excel skills, and a track record of following written and verbal instructions while working largely independently.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with at least 2 years of microbiology laboratory experience.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office (Excel).
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently after training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare liquid and solid media, and other laboratory reagents accurately and efficiently.
• Keep glassware and lab materials clean, sterile and ready for use.
• Sterilize, stock, and organize consumables.
• Safely autoclave and dispose of laboratory waste following procedures and training.
• Maintain inventories and identify replenishment needs.
• Receive, organize, and stock incoming laboratory supplies.
• Manage chemical ordering, storage, and disposal.
• Maintain laboratory equipment including refrigerators, freezers, incubators and biosafety cabinets.
• Coordinate equipment and room maintenance and repair requests.
• Keep shared laboratory spaces clean, organized, and fully stocked.
• Identify opportunities to improve organization, efficiency, and workflows.
• Support scientists with additional laboratory activities and maintain a safe work environment.

Skills

Math skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Strong computing skills

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Excel

LIMS

Job description

### Job Details#### Job Title:Laboratory Technician III - Cell Engineering - Decatur, IL#### Location:,, ,#### Company:#### Industry Sector:#### Industry Type:#### Career Type:#### Job Type:Full Time#### Minimum Years Experience Required:N/A#### Salary:### Get Job Alerts**Career Type:** Technician**Country:** USAI agree to receive alerts from and to the .Your alert was created successfully.x## General Alert Saved* The listings below are jobs matching the criteria you've selected for your General Alert on.Criteria selected was:* General alert saved for .* General alert notifications will be sent weekly on Monday.* Please note that you can only have one general alert active at any given time. Creating a new general alert will override an existing general alert.* Visit the to manage your alerts# Laboratory Technician III - Cell Engineering - Decatur, IL| Number of Years Experience: | Minimum Education Completed: | || Education Major / Discipline Category: | Most Recent / Current Occupation: | |**Job Description****Laboratory Technician III - Cell Engineering - Decatur, IL**ADM Research & DevelopmentIn this role, you will be the backbone of our laboratory operations. Your mission is to ensure scientists have the materials needed to advance cutting-edge research. If you enjoy staying organized, paying attention to details, making sure a lab runs smoothly, and growing along the way, we are the perfect place for you. You can own your role and be proud of it!This position offers comprehensive training and hands-on learning opportunities in laboratory operations, automation and microbiology.**Job responsibilities**As a key member of the Cell Engineering team, you will:* Prepare a variety of liquid and solid media, and other laboratory reagents accurately and efficiently* Keep glassware and other lab materials clean, sterile and ready for use* Sterilize, stock, and organize consumables* Safely autoclave and dispose of laboratory liquid and solid waste (following established procedures and training)* Maintain inventories and identify replenishment needs proactively, and in a timely manner* Receive, organize, and stock incoming laboratory supplies* Manage chemical ordering, storage, and assist with disposal with responsibility* Maintain laboratory equipment, including refrigerators, freezers, incubators and biosafety cabinets* Coordinate equipment and room maintenance, and repair requests* Keep shared laboratory spaces clean, organized, and fully stocked* Identify opportunities to improve organization, efficiency, and laboratory workflows* Support scientists and colleagues with additional laboratory activities as needed* Contribute to a knowledge-sharing, positive and safe work environment**QualificationsRequired*** Associate degree with at least 2 years of microbiology laboratory experience* Good basic math skills and a critical mind* Proficiency with computers and common software applications such as Microsoft Office (strong proficiency in Excel)* Willingness to learn and utilize laboratory information systems (LIMS) and other digital tools daily* A track record of following written and verbal instructions, and work mostly independently after training* Experience standing for up to seven hours and lifting up to 50 poundsADM requires the successful completion of a background check.REF:113196BR**#IncludingYou**Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by lawTo apply please click on APPLY TO THIS POSITIONJob Post Date: 09/12/26Here are some other jobs you may be interested in applying for.| | || - | - || Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) Decatur, Illinois | Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) Effingham, Illinois || Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) Decatur, Illinois | |1 person is interested in this job.