Quality Control Technician - Erlanger, KY

ADM; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM in Erlanger, KY, is seeking a laboratory QC technician to perform routine QC testing on raw materials, intermediates, and finished products. You will ensure data integrity, support investigations of out-of-spec results, and promote safe lab practices while reporting findings to the local QC manager and senior colleagues.

The role requires an Associate's degree in food science or biology, familiarity with Excel, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in food science, biology, or a related laboratory-based field.
• Experience with organoleptic testing preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Excel and Outlook and basic software tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality requirements.
• Willingness to innovate and adopt best practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine QC testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
• Maintain data integrity during testing and documentation.
• Assist investigations for out-of-spec results and report findings.
• Follow GMP/GLP safety standards and proper data transcription practices.
• Maintain clean, organized laboratory space and retain sample storage.

Skills

Multitasking

Organoleptic testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in food science or biology

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Summary

This position will provide support for the Erlanger Operations and Inventory groups by completing laboratory analysis. The occupant of this role will complete routine testing, ensure data integrity, and promote a safe laboratory environment. The occupant of this role will report to the local QC manager and support senior laboratory colleagues.

Primary Job Functions

• Conduct routine QC testing which includes analysis of raw materials, intermediate batches, and finished products.
• Maintain appropriate data integrity while conducting testing.
• Participate in investigations for any out of specification results and report findings to local QC manager or Senior QC members.
• Follow best practices, established by the company and regulating bodies, for transcription of data.
• Uphold a clean area of work and a well-organized space for samples.
• Participate in necessary training sessions to ensure consistency of testing.
• Fulfill common laboratory cleaning practices to ensure the laboratory environment does not negatively impact testing.
• Identify issues with methodology and support investigations into testing accuracy.
• Communicate failures as necessary to ensure supply chain is aware of any possible delays.
• Perform sensory assessments in line with ADM practices.
• Transcribe data from vendor documents and organize said documents according to local policy.
• Assist Quality Assurance technicians with investigations if additional data or information is necessary for research on out of specification batches.
• Represent the quality labs in a professional manner to external and internal parties.
• Bring new ideas and improvements to quality protocols and procedures.
• Follow Basic GMP and GLP safety standards.
• Maintain proper storage and organization of retains for future assessment.

Requirements

• Minimum Associate’s degree in food science, biology, or related laboratory-based field.
• Preferred experience with organoleptic testing.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality requirements.
• Willingness to innovate and adapt best practices.
• Ability to encourage trust between Operations, Development, Supply Chain and Quality departments.

Working Conditions

• Employees in this position working at this location are [or may be] exposed to various potential chemicals and food allergens due to the nature of our business and the requirements of the job.
• If there is any reason such exposure would interfere with your ability to perform this role or work at the location, please notify the hiring manager.
• This position will require movement, working while standing, and extended computer use.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.