Laboratory Technician (Professional) - Decatur, IL

• Shift: This is for 2nd shift which would be during the hours of 4-12 PM. Additionally, training takes place on 1st shift, which lasts about 3 months, and those hours are 8AM - 4PM.
• Pay Rate: US$18 per hour
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check required

Raise (a division of Ian Martin Group) has partnered with ADM, and they are seeking to hire a Laboratory Technician (Professional) in Decatur, IL

Position Summary:

Job Position: Entry level quality control lab technician

Job Responsibilities:

• Entry level QC lab technician will prepare in-process and finished product; perform analytical testing using instrumental, wet chemistry procedures, and record results in computerized data systems
• Documents results of all testing procedures and promptly notifies operations if results are out of trend
• Enter and report data using Total Lab Client (TLC) data management system
• Maintains on-going records of the results of all testing procedures and inputs such data into computer and/or logbooks on a daily basis
• 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

Job Requirements:

• Attendance and punctuality
• Excellent safety record and awareness
• Sufficient computer skills to utilize lab instrument operation programs – must be proficient with computers, including familiarity with current commercial software applications (Excel, word)
• Demonstrates sufficient math skills to perform calculations with lab testing
• Ability to work on multiple tasks
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Good organization skills
• Willingness to assume and learn new responsibilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven housekeeping skills
• Accurate record keeping skills
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
• Must be able to be on your feet for extended periods of time
• Attention to detail
• Self-motivated
• Must be able to learn new skills quickly and retain the knowledge

Experience Preferred but not required:

• 2 plus years of work experience in a quality control lab
• Experience with lab documentation
• Experience with operating standard lab equipment (i.e., pH meter, balances and spectrophotometer)
• Experience with HPLC and/or GC
• Wet chemistry experience
• Number key experience
• Chemical handling

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