Lab Technician : 1st Shift (Decatur IL)

• Pay Rate: $20.00/hour
• Shifts Available: 1st shift 7a-3p
• Temporary Contract position with Raise with potential for perm hire with ADM
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check is required.

ADM is a world leader in agriculture providing food and nutrition for humans and animals across 6 continents.

Raise has partnered with ADM and they are seeking to hire a professional Lab Technician in Decatur IL.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare process and finished product samples
• Perform analytical testing using instrumental and wet chemistry procedures
• Record results using computerized data systems
• Perform daily process monitoring tests throughout the plant as assigned
• Maintain samples of tested product to confirm test results if necessary
• Document results of all testing procedures and promptly notify operations of required adjustments
• Enter and report data using a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Understand production processes and make recommendations to operators to achieve product quality
• Perform light maintenance and calibration on all ADM laboratory equipment
• Maintain ongoing records of testing results and input data into computer daily
• Maintain adequate supplies for testing procedures and notify supervisor when reordering is needed
• Compare equipment readouts with standards to ensure systems are operating accurately
• Maintain a neat and clean working area wash equipment as required and store equipment properly
• Maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees
• Perform duties safely utilizing approved safety equipment and complete all safety certifications
• Adhere to FDA GMP BATF EPA OSHA and employer standards and guidelines

Education/Training Preferred:

• 2 or more years science degree

Experience Preferred:

• Good attendance history
• Excellent safety record and awareness
• Proficient computer skills for lab instrument operation programs
• Familiarity with Excel and Word
• Experience with lab documentation
• Experience operating standard lab equipment (pH meter balances spectrophotometer)
• Strong math skills for lab testing calculations
• Previous plant experience

Job Requirements:

• Ability to work on multiple tasks
• Ability to build and work in teams
• Good organizational skills
• Willingness to learn and assume new responsibilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven housekeeping and sanitation skills
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills
• Accurate record-keeping
• Consistent attendance and punctuality
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time

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At Raise we exist to connect people like you with meaningful work at industry-leading companies in your field. And we walk the walk too: as a Certified B Corporation we believe in using business as a force for good for people our communities and the environment.

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