Lab Technician

• Pay Rate: $22/hour
• Shifts Available: 12 hour rotating swing 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 Technicians 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.

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At Raise, we exist to connect people like you with meaningful work at industry-leading companies in your field. And we walk the walk, too: as a Certified B Corporation, we believe in using business as a force for good for people, our communities, and the environment.

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us at  1 800-567-9675 or hello@raiserecruiting.com

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Salary : $22