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Enderlin QAQC Specialist - Enderlin, ND
Division – Ag Services and Oilseeds
This is a full-time, salaried exempt position.
Position Summary:
Perform laboratory analysis on in-process and finished product samples to determine conformance to the specifications of quality and purity.
This position reports to the QC/QFS Manager.
Essential Job Functions (including but not limited to):
Division – Ag Services and Oilseeds
This is a full-time, salaried exempt position.
Position Summary:
Perform laboratory analysis on in-process and finished product samples to determine conformance to the specifications of quality and purity.
This position reports to the QC/QFS Manager.
Essential Job Functions (including but not limited to):
- Trouble shoot and perform maintenance, calibrations and validations on laboratory equipment such as HPLC, GC, IC, Karl Fisher and Titrators.
- Assist in method development for new testing and method improvements.
- Participate in the training and development of laboratory technicians.
- Write and update laboratory procedures.
- Track and maintain laboratory inventory.
- Support all plant and company safety, environmental, and quality initiatives.
- Exemplify the ADM Core Values in daily activities, Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Resourceful, Teamwork, and Responsibility.
- Ensure that all applicable analytical tests on in-process and finished products are being performed accurately and efficiently
- Assist in investigations into the determination of root cause for Quality related deviations/rejections and nonconformities
- Provide assistance and act as back-up to the facility QFS Manager in ensuring the processes and systems are adequate to implement, achieve, and maintain 3rd party food safety certifications (i.e. SQF, GMP , etc) and FDA compliance (21 CFR 507 and 21 CFR 117).
- Provide leadership, support, and guidance to ensure that Food Safety/Quality requirements are met.
Job Qualifications:
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
"AJCIND"
REF:94316BR
- Previous experience with running and maintaining lab instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, IC, Karl Fisher, Titrators and 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 food safety 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.
- Ability to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time while performing job duties.
- Must be capable of working from heights, bending, kneeling, climbing stairs, and able to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly
- Walk to all levels and areas of the process plant and work through seasonal temperature changes
- Must be available for phone technical support 24/7 and come in for emergency maintenance issues as needed.
- Employees in this position may be exposed to various potential chemical and food allergens due to the nature of our business and the requirements of the job. If there is any reason such exposure would interfere with your ability to perform this role or work at the location, please notify the hiring manager.
- Chemicals/Irritants
- The scope of the position may require exposure to and use of chemicals, solvents, and cleaners common to laboratory work that may be hazardous and/or cause injury if specific instructions regarding their mixture, use, and disposal/storage are not properly followed.
- Inside areas:
- Spring/Summer: Temperatures in some areas of the facility may exceed 100 degrees
- Fall/Winter: Temperatures in the facility may be at or below freezing
- Outside areas:
- Spring/Summer: Outside temperature may exceed 100 degrees with potential for high humidity. Potential inclement weather conditions including, but not limited to rain and wind
- Fall/Winter: Outside temperatures may reach freezing or below. Potential inclement weather including, freezing rain, sleet, snow and wind
- Some manufacturing processes within the facility have noise levels that may reach or exceed 85 decibels and require use of hearing protection for most of the work shift
- Able to traverse up to two (2) miles during the course of a work day
- Able to move about or to a work site by stooping, bending, kneeling or squatting frequently during the course of a work day. May require periods of prolonged sitting or standing
- Requires a full range of physical motion in order to operate manual and electrically powered tools and electrical test equipment, to move throughout the facility, including climbing stairs in all buildings
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
"AJCIND"
REF:94316BR
