Job Description

Lab Technician

GOALS

• To have an efficient laboratory workflow.
• Provide the necessary analytical support to customers & to ADM factories
• Supporting business development with analytical solution

MAIN TASKS:

MANAGING SAMPLE AND VALIDATION OF RESULTS

• Ensure day to day management of the laboratory hub
• Rigorously apply safety & quality procedures with approved documents (methods, control, verification,...)
• Ensure Sensitive species sample is received and analyzed in time.
• Critical Control Point monitoring
• Incoming raw material testing, approval and identification of approved ingredients
• Supporting QC department reporting on the status of the Quality Assurance for Raw Material (RM) and Final Product (FP) Quality Plan
• Ensure invoices are approved for consumables and equipment
• Analyse and approve the results
• Ensure the maintenance, the follow up and the update of calibrations (control card monitoring, bias calculation) of laboratory NIR equipment

OPERATIONAL FOR NIR CUSTOMER FOLLOW-UP

• Ensure the proper execution of the services NIR by the Customer (Calibration installation, helping configuration software for ex.)
• Supporting customers in terms of technical assistance (wet-chemistry control card, calibration bias calculation for ex.) and helping in best NIR analysis practices
• Carry out interventions remotely while respecting customer objectives (respect for demand and service level)
• Monitor and report NIR activity indicators to ensure that services are monitored at customers' sites

ON-SITE MYCOTOXIN RAPID TEST CUSTOMER FOLLOW-UP

• Ensure customer training on the use of tests and reader
• Provide on-site technical support to customers

City

Nairobi

State

Nairobi

Location Country

Kenya

Qualifications:

• BSc (Agriculture, Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science, Food Technology)
• Relevant experience: 1 year

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of laboratory practices
• Knowledge of quality management system
• Knowledge of NIR technology
• Knowledge of MS Office

Skills:
• Good organizing and administrative skills
• Computer skill
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Problem solving skills

Personal Attributes:
• Initiative
• Attention to details
• Strong work ethics
• Dedication

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 www.adm.com.