• Exemplify the ADM core values in daily activities: Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Resourceful, Teamwork, and Responsibility.
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and HACCP requirements.
• Pass all required laboratory training.
• Follow established SOPs accurately and efficiently.
• Recording, interpreting, and entering test results in specified forms and LIMS software with accuracy and responsibility.
• Perform all applicable analytical and sensory tests on in-process and finished products in a precise and timely manner.
• Determine and recognize inconsistencies in the data and report to necessary personnel in a timely manner including escalation.
• Receive, handle, and store samples appropriately according to SOP.
• Maintain all laboratory equipment and be able to troubleshoot any problems, taking corrective action when necessary and maintaining records.
• Handle, organize and store all chemical substances, fluids and compressed gases in the manner outlined in the Safety Data Sheet provided by the manufacturer
• Work alone and in teams across all departments.
• Complete verifications in testing, standards, equipment, and instruments to ensure accurate performance.
• Participate in proficiency/collaborative testing.
• Communicate with other departments as necessary (in person, radio, email and telephone).
• Willingness to assume additional and new responsibilities.
• Perform routine tasks with minimal supervision.
• Create and maintain a neat, clean and well-organized and professional-looking work area.
• Train colleagues.
• Perform all duties in a manner consistent with environmental, health and safety policies and objectives.
• Other assigned tasks and responsibilities as needed/directed by manager. Assume QC Specialist and Manager responsibilities when necessary.

• Maintain samples of tested product in order to confirm test results, when necessary.
• Maintains adequate supplies used for testing and notifies the manager of the need to re-order such supplies.
• Continually compares test results with standards, as required, to insure that all products are within specification.

• Must be able to read/write/speak English, must be able to do basic arithmetic
• Must be able to write clearly
• Must be able to communicate with other employees in a clear and professional manner
• Must be able to work on multiple tasks and remain organized
• Must be able to work on a team
• Must have a willingness to learn
• Exhibit regular and prompt attendance
• Participates actively in training
• Reports to work in a condition to be able to perform all duties
• Practices proper personal hygiene

• Preferred analytical laboratory experience
• Position requires basic computer operation skills, i.e. use of "point and click" programs, MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Outlook, OneNote), and different software programs for the instruments.
• Understands that accidents are preventable and that safety is everyone's responsibility
• Commitment to ADM's goal of achieving a zero injury culture; understand and follow company safety procedures

• 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 (ex. Moving a gas cylinder)
• Must be able to handle dangerous chemicals in a safe manner
• Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays

• Post-secondary education in food chemistry or related field and a minimum of 4 months experience in a QC lab environment preferred. OR a minimum of 3 years' experience in a QC lab environment if no post-secondary education is attained
• High School Diploma or GED required, Associates in an applied science preferred

• Work in accordance with local/provincial legislation
• Understands and is accountable for full compliance with safety and other EHS requirements
• Experience with H.A.C.C.P. and Food Safety is an asset
• All candidates must have authorization and the ability to maintain authorization to legally work in Canada.
• Relocation support is not available for this position.

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