Job Description
Your Responsibilities:
1. Ensure the continuous running of the laboratory to ensure process interruptions are avoided.
2. Ensuring correct record keeping, maintaining a high level of housekeeping and GLP in line with the expectations and requirements of ADM EU Oilseeds.
3. Routine performance checks, maintenance of equipment to ensure it is fit for purpose, investigate and resolve as appropriate.
4. Develop and implement training of all Laboratory Technicians.
5. Ensure work is conducted safely at all times.
6. Carry out lab audits making corrective actions as appropriate.
7. Stock control/Purchase requisites/Stock management of laboratory consumables.
8. Method development and validation.
9. Development of written methods/ review of existing methods and related lab documentation.
10. Coordinate and carry out analysis of all incoming samples in all sections of the laboratory as required including taste testing of finished product, Salmonella and monitoring samples.
11. Provide support to the Laboratory Manager and cover daily tasks in their absence.
12. Provide cover for Lab Tech (day & night shift Monday to Friday) in their absence.
13. Provide cover for Seed Analyst in their absence.
Your Profile:
14. A level chemistry or equivalent.
15. 3 years laboratory experience, ideally in an accredited lab and within the food industry.
16. Method development and validation experience.
17. Ideally trained to carry out taste tests.
18. Lab maintenance knowledge and user experience of GC, ICP and HPLC systems.
The job is a shift (8 hour) day work role based in the laboratory with usual working hours of 6am – 2pm and 2pm – 10pm Monday to Friday. Provision for covering for shifts is required. (Predominately day shifts, although transfer to the full 24/7 12 hour shift system may be required at times, ). This role is also part of a collective agreement.
Your Future Perspective:
19. Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment with flexible work time models
20. Room for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path.
21. A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity. To assist with this all colleagues are able to join our Women’s and Multicultural Employee Resource Groups, and the ADM Pride Employee Network. As well as the company wide mentorship programme as mentor or mentee.
22. Excellent career opportunities in a world leading nutrition company.
23. An attractive remuneration including a variety of social benefits like subsidized health & fitness offers.
24. ADM is a company where managers and colleagues are encouraged to discuss and enable the flexibility that is needed to meet the demands of work and life
25. Additional benefits and support for maternity and paternity leave
26. ADM are an advocate of having a workforce who are aware of their mental health. In addition to our network of Mental Health First Aiders, all new starters to the business will be enrolled in ‘Mental Health Aware’ training within three months of joining the business.
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About ADM
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
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