Quality Control Technician - Erlanger, KY
Archer Daniels Midland
Quality Control Technician - Erlanger, KYJob 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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