Laboratory Technician - St Louis, MO

ADM; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM in Missouri is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform daily calibration of standard lab instruments, record test results, and maintain a clean, compliant lab environment. You will handle samples and ensure results are accurate and properly documented.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail, adherence to safety procedures, and ability to work 2nd and 3rd shifts, weekends, and coverage for other technicians.

Qualifications

• Maintains a neat and clean working area at all times, washing equipment as required and placing equipment in the proper storage areas.
• Maintains an effective working relationship with fellow employees.
• Performs duties in a safe manner, utilizing all approved safety equipment and successfully completes all safety certification requirements.
• Maintains awareness and adheres to all FDA, GMP, BRC, BATF, EPA, OSHA and employer standards and guidelines.
• Handles various chemicals in assorted containers per the manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet.
• Informs supervisor immediately of any hazards, unsafe equipment and/or acts.
• Additionally reports immediately any accidents, injuries and near misses to supervisor.
• Commitment to ADM's goal of achieving a zero injury culture; follow company safety procedures.
• Exhibit regular and prompt attendance.
• Have a flexible work schedule to work 2nd & 3rd shift, weekends and coverage for other techs.

Responsibilities

• Collecting and distribution of samples.
• Physical testing of production samples.
• Daily calibration of standard lab instruments.
• Recording and interpreting test results.
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the laboratory environment.
• Maintains samples of tested product to confirm test results when necessary.
• Maintains on-going records of testing results and inputs data daily.
• Sending COAs (Certificate of Analysis).
• Verify CCPs (Critical Control Points) in the mill.
• Perform GMP inspections in the mill and packaging.

Skills

Safety procedures

Quality control

Teamwork

Job description

• Daily calibration of standard lab instruments
• Recording and interpreting test results
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the laboratory environment
• Maintains samples of tested product in order to confirm test results when necessary
• Maintains on-going records of the results of all testing procedures and inputs such data into computer on a daily basis
• Maintains adequate supplies used for testing procedures and notifies the supervisor of the need to re-order such supplies
• Continually compares test results with standards as required to insure that all flour is within specification
• Sending COAs (Certificate of Analysis)
• Notifies appropriate colleagues when product is not within specification
• Performs monthly check samples
• Prepares and sends samples to the central and third party labs
• Verify CCP's (Critical Control Points) in the mill
• Perform GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)Inspections in the mill and packaging

Position Summary

• Collecting and distribution of samples
• Physical testing of production samples
• Daily calibration of standard lab instruments
• Recording and interpreting test results
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the laboratory environment
• Maintains samples of tested product in order to confirm test results when necessary
• Maintains on-going records of the results of all testing procedures and inputs such data into computer on a daily basis
• Maintains adequate supplies used for testing procedures and notifies the supervisor of the need to re-order such supplies
• Continually compares test results with standards as required to insure that all flour is within specification
• Shift work
• Sending COAs (Certificate of Analysis)
• Notifies appropriate colleagues when product is not within specification
• Performs monthly check samples
• Prepares and sends samples to the central and third party labs
• Verify CCP's (Critical Control Points) in the mill
• Perform GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)Inspections in the mill and packaging

Job Requirements:

• Maintains a neat and clean working area at all times, washing equipment as required and placing equipment in the proper storage areas
• Maintains an effective working relationship with fellow employees
• Performs duties in a safe manner, utilizing all approved safety equipment and successfully completes all safety certification requirements
• Maintains awareness and adheres to all FDA, GMP, BRC, BATF, EPA, OSHA and employer standards and guidelines
• Handles various chemicals in assorted containers in the manner outlined in the manufacturer's chemical Safety Data Sheet
• Informs supervisor immediately of any hazards, unsafe equipment and/or acts
• Additionally reports immediately any accidents, injuries and near misses to supervisor
• Participates actively in training
• Reports to work in a condition to be able to perform all duties
• Practices proper personal hygiene
• Familiarizes themselves with the hazards in their work area and how to protect themselves
• 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
• Exhibit regular and prompt attendance
• Have a flexible work schedule to work 2nd & 3rd shift, weekends and coverage for other techs

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and sitting
• Working in a variety of conditions (heat, cold, dust, etc.), lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted
• Working from heights, bending, kneeling, climbing stairs and ladders

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

REF:109575BR