Lab Technician - Food Industry

Laboratory Technician (Food Industry) - Cedar Rapids, IA

• Pay Rate: $22.00/hr
• Shifts: Rotating shift 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am
• 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 Lab Techs in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
It's your chance to join a global industry leader and make an impact. If you're looking to advance your career, this is a great place to do it.
Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare process and finished product samples; perform analytical testing using instrumental, wet chemistry procedures, and record results using computerized data systems.
• Performs daily process monitoring tests throughout the plant as assigned.
• Maintains samples of tested product in order to confirm test results, if necessary.
• Documents results of all testing procedures and promptly notifies operations of required adjustments.
• Enter and report data using a Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Understands most production processes required in the production of product and may make recommendations to operators in order to achieve product quality.
• Performs light maintenance and calibration on all ADM laboratory equipment.
• 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 equipment readouts with samples of standards as required to insure that all systems are operating accurately.
• 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, BATF, EPA, OSHA and employer standards and guidelines.

Job Requirements:

• Good attendance history and punctuality.
• Excellent safety record and awareness.
• Demonstrates sufficient computer skills to utilize lab instrument operation programs.
• Familiarity with current commercial software applications (Excel, Word).
• Experience with lab documentation.
• Experience with operating standard lab equipment (i.e., pH meter, balances and spectrophotometer).
• Demonstrates sufficient math skills to perform calculations associated with lab testing.
• Previous plant experience.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks.
• Ability to team build.
• Good organizational skills.
• Willingness to assume and learn new responsibilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven housekeeping and sanitation skills.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills.
• Accurate record-keeping skills.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to be on your feet for extended periods of time.

Education/Training Preferred:

• 2 or more years Science Degree

*Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
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• Published on 20 Dec 2023, 7:58 PM