Laboratory Technician - St Louis, MO
Archer Daniels Midland
Laboratory Technician - St Louis, MOPosition 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
- 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
- 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.
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