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Job Title: Laboratory Technician - Decatur, IL
Company Name: Archer Daniels Midland
Location: Decatur, IL United States
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 03/23/2026
Expire Date: 04/22/2026
Job Categories: Manufacturing and Production, Science
Job Description
Laboratory Technician - Decatur, IL
Laboratory Technician - Decatur, IL

Job Duties:
  • Prepare, process and test 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 production 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.
Experience Preferred:
  • Good attendance history.
  • 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 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
Job Requirements:
  • 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,
  • Attendance and punctuality, Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
  • Ability to be on your feet for extended periods of time.
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.

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Company Name: Archer Daniels Midland
Website:https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?PageType=JobDetails&partnerid=25416&siteid=5998&jobid=3359712&codes=HBCU#
Company Description:
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.
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