Quality Control Specialist - Marshall, MN

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Job Title: Quality Control Specialist - Marshall, MN
Location: Marshall, MN, Midwest United States, USA

Company: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Quality Assurance
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Job Description

Quality Control Specialist - Marshall, MN

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for supporting the plant QC lab. As outlined by the facility QC Lab Manager, this position will help manage and facilitate key functions of the QC lab. Functions include, but are not limited to - data inputs and outputs, sampling and testing programs, technician training and proficiency, regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, and instrument maintenance.

Primary Job Functions:

Support the QC lab Safety program and help facilitate ADM Safety initiatives
Train, lead and develop laboratory technicians in all aspects of in-process and finished product testing
Develop, implement and maintain laboratory records and procedures adhering to applicable food/feed standards and regulations, as well as ADM Quality initiatives
Assist with facilitation of day-to-day lab operation
Standardize, maintain and optimize QC lab data inputs and outputs
Maintain laboratory instrumentation
Routine evaluation and follow-up on lab data outputs
Facilitation of continuous improvement projects for QC
Assist in review and optimization of analytical testing schedules and models for both internal testing and 3rd party labs
Assist in implementation and coordination of intra and inter-lab technician proficiency programs
Assist in root cause analysis for Quality and Food Safety non-compliance
Help provide troubleshooting support to the QC lab on weekends, holidays and outside of regular business hours

Job Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in science preferred
QA/QC experience preferred
Leadership experience preferred
Strong Safety record and commitment to Safety initiatives
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Working knowledge of Statistics preferred
Working knowledge of cGMP, cGLP, ISO, USP-NF, FCC desired, HACCP preferred
Ability to troubleshoot standard lab equipment (HPLC, GCs, Titrators, etc) preferred
Ability to work as a team member and independently
Excellent communication skills to provide guidance and feedback
Desire to see continuous improvement in processes and programs

Working Conditions:

Employees in this position working at this location are [or may be] exposed to temperature extremes, dust, and various potential chemical and food allergens, due to the nature of our business and the requirements of the job.
If there is any reason such exposure would interfere with your ability to perform this role or work at the location, please notify the hiring manager.
Domestic travel is minimal, but expected.

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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Job Post Date: 04/30/26