Quality Control Specialist - Erlanger, KY

Archer Daniels Midland•Erlanger, KY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Quality Control Specialist - Erlanger, KY Job Summary: Microbiology technician responsible for quality analysis of raw materials, finished products, expired materials, and Contract Manufactured items. This technician will also offer support to Production in making quality decisions, investigating non-conforming product, detailing Rejections/Deviations/Warehouse Dispositions, and maintaining Micro Lab supplies and cleanliness. Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings. ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. REF:106889BR About ADM At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com. #IncludingYou Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together. We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

Requirements

B.S. in Food Science, Biology, or related Science field with some laboratory experience.
Computer skills; Word, Excel, Outlook.
Knowledge of laboratory procedures.
Good problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills
Focus on Food Safety and Customer/Consumer needs in all aspects of work.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining Quality requirements.
Encourages trust between Operations and Quality department.

Responsibilities

Follow basic GLP, GMP, and Safety standards.
Maintain and update data in the AS400.
Perform equipment checks and calibrations daily or as needed.
Learn and utilize all Micro work instructions/procedures.
Maintain proper storage and inventory of all Micro laboratory supplies including in-house prepared media or purchased supplies.
Maintain proper storage and organization of samples received and retained in laboratory.
Initiate and inform pertinent parties of all material rejections and deviations.
Provide accurate and complete information and documentation to allow for proper root cause and corrective action follow-up.
Understand how to properly handle and maintain live organisms including pathogens.
There is the possibility of exposure to pathogenic organisms therefore disclosure to supervision regarding any condition that could exasperate this exposure must be communicated immediately. This includes but is not limited to pregnancy and autoimmune deficiency.
Manage daily laboratory activities, including, but not limited to sample set up, sample carry through, analyze, calculate, and report data for all samples accurately, printing/filing of outside laboratory testing reports, disposal of waste, and maintaining laboratory cleanliness.
Manage laboratory responsibilities in minimal or unsupervised settings.
Must be able to communicate clearly all issues, new or outstanding, with the entire Micro team.
Participate in yearly proficiency testing for Micro laboratory.
Maintain and understand environmental monitoring programs.
Ability to multi-task.
Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours, including, but not limited to weekends, overtime, or holidays.

Benefits

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).
Additional benefits include:
Paid time off including paid holidays.
Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
Tuition assistance.
Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.
Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.