Laboratory Technician II - Fostoria, OH

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Job Title: Laboratory Technician II - Fostoria, OH

Company Name:	Archer Daniels Midland
Location:	Fostoria, OH United States
Position Type:	Full Time
Post Date:	12/15/2025
Expire Date:	02/18/2026
Job Categories:	Arts, Entertainment, and Media, Computers, Software, Information Technology, Manufacturing and Production, Executive Management, Broadcasting/Communications, Quality Control, Research & Development, Environmental

Job Description

Laboratory Technician II - Fostoria, OH
Laboratory Technician II - Fostoria, OH

About the Position
The Laboratory Technician is accountable for ensuring the integrity of our product in the manufacturing process and through release. This position will require the ability to utilize standardized techniques and operating procedures in order to conduct and analyze tests on sensitive samples. This position will also require quality assurance verifications to be conducted in a manufacturing plant environment. This role is a critical member of the Quality Team promoting Quality and Food Safety Culture. The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday 6:30AM-3PM with potential for occasional overtime and weekends.

Duties and Responsibilities

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.
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.
Willingness to obtain PCQI and HACCP certifications
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 Quality Food Safety Coordinator responsibilities when necessary.
Support Food Safety Culture by performing Job Cycle Checks in the field with the intention of aligning knowledge across departments
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 ensure that all products are within specification.

Required Skills and Qualifications

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
Reports to work in a condition to be able to perform all duties
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 30 lbs
Must be willing to adhere to all personal protective equipment requirements
Must be comfortable in a manufacturing plant environment
Must be able to handle dangerous chemicals in a safe manner
Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Education or Work Experience

High School Diploma or GED required, Associates in an applied science preferred
Experience in a food/feed manufacturing facility is preferred
PCQI, HACCP certifications is preferred

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

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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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