Lead Laboratory Technician - Decatur, IL

Lead Quality Control Technician - Decatur, IL

West Refinery Laboratory

This is a full-time, exempt position.

• Troubleshoot and perform maintenance, calibrations and validations on laboratory equipment such as HPLC, ICP, GC, Karl Fisher, Mettler Dropping Point, Spectrophotometer, Spectrocolorimeter, Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIR), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Auto-Titrator.
• Assist in method development for new testing and method improvements.
• Train and develop laboratory technicians.
• Perform weekly verifications (Balances, Lovibond, Peroxide Value, OSI, NMR, Auto-Titrator, GC).
• Track and maintain laboratory inventory as needed.
• Support all plant and company safety, environmental, and quality initiatives.
• Learn Quality Control Specialist/Manager tasks and be able to fill in as required.
• Be a point of contact in the lab if production is having issues via Microsoft Teams and Email.
• Be a point of contact for the QC Specialist/Manager on the back shifts if issues arise via Microsoft Teams, Email, and Phone.
• Maintain a safe environment that is free of hostility.
• Ensure proper PPE is being worn.
• Assist with variance approvals for shipments.
• Give guidance to technicians who seem to be struggling or are not keeping up with the pace.
• Ensure Course mill/Policy tech/MyAlchemy training is being completed in the technicians’ downtime.
• Perform analytical duties during their scheduled shift (Lecithin, Oils, Back).

• Previous experience with running and maintaining lab instrumentation such as HPLC, ICP, GC, Karl Fisher, and/or other basic laboratory equipment is preferred.
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry or similar discipline is preferred.
• Previous experience working in a quality control or FDA regulated environment is preferred.
• Candidate must be detail oriented with strong documentation and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Standing for long periods of time.
• This is a 12-hour shift (2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 3 off) and will either be on days or nights (not a rotation).
• Ability to carry up to 50 lbs.
• Walk to all levels and areas of the process plant and work through seasonal temperature changes.
• In emergency staffing situations, may be called in to help out.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every requirement listed. You may be the right candidate for this role or another opening.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$49,000.00 - $87,300.00

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as Linked In Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

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