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Microbiology Technician - Erlanger, KY

Company: Archer Daniels Midland
Location: Erlanger, KY
Employment Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 03/16/2026
Job Categories: Legal, Manufacturing and Production, Warehousing

Job Description

Microbiology Technician - Erlanger, KY
Microbiology Technician - Erlanger, KY

MAIN FUNCTION:
Microbiology technician responsible for quality analysis of raw materials, finished products, expired materials, and Contract Manufactured items. This technician will also offer support to Production in making quality decisions, investigating non-conforming product, detailing Rejections/Deviations/Warehouse Dispositions, and maintaining Micro Lab supplies and cleanliness.

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
Adaptability

Adapts well to changes in assignments and priorities; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; approaches change positively and adjusts behaviors accordingly.

Building Trust

Interact with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s motives and representations and those of the organization. Is seen as direct and truthful; keeps confidences, promises, and commitments.

Collaboration

Builds constructive working relationships with clients/customers, other work units, community organizations and others to meet mutual goals and objectives.
Behaves professionally and supportively when working with individuals from a variety of ethnic, social and educational backgrounds.

Continuous Learning and Professional Development (Do not use with Applied Learning)

Is committed to developing professionally, attends professional conferences, focuses on best practices, values cutting-edge practices and approaches; takes advantage of a variety of learning activities, introduces newly gained knowledge and skills on the job.

Influence

Uses appropriate interpersonal skills and techniques to gain acceptance for ideas or solutions. Uses influencing strategies to gain genuine agreements; Seeks to persuade rather than force solutions or impose decisions or regulations.

Planning and Organizing

Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resources requirements; determines necessary sequence of activities needed to achieve goals.

Quality Orientation

Monitors and checks work to meet quality standards; demonstrates a high level of care and thoroughness; checks work to ensure completeness and accuracy.

Safety Awareness

Being aware of conditions and circumstances that affect one’s own safety or the safety of direct reports.

Teamwork

Participates as an active and contributing member of a team to achieve team goals. Works cooperatively with other team members, involves others, shares information as appropriate, and shares credit for team accomplishments.

Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills

Possesses, acquires, and maintains the technical/professional expertise required to do the job effectively and to create client/customer solutions.
Technical/professional expertise is demonstrated through problem solving, applying professional judgment, and competent performance.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK PERFORMED:

Ability to operate and understand standard laboratory equipment.
Complete work on-time, accurately, and with Quality and Food Safety in mind.
Individual must be motivated to complete projects either as an individual or a team with or without supervision.
Follow basic GLP, GMP, and Safety standards.
Maintain and update data in the AS400.
Perform equipment checks and calibrations daily or as needed.
Learn and utilize all Micro work instructions/procedures.
Maintain proper storage and inventory of all Micro laboratory supplies including in-house prepared media or purchased supplies.
Maintain proper storage and organization of samples received and retained in laboratory.
Initiate and inform pertinent parties of all material rejections and deviations. Provide accurate and complete information and documentation to allow for proper root cause and corrective action follow-up.
Understand how to properly handle and maintain live organisms including pathogens. There is the possibility of exposure to pathogenic organisms therefore disclosure to supervision regarding any condition that could exasperate this exposure must be communicated immediately. This includes but is not limited to pregnancy and autoimmune deficiency.
Manage daily laboratory activities, including, but not limited to sample set up, sample carry through, analyze, calculate, and report data for all samples accurately, printing/filing of outside laboratory testing reports, disposal of waste, and maintaining laboratory cleanliness.
Manage laboratory responsibilities in minimal or unsupervised settings.
Must be able to communicate clearly all issues, new or outstanding, with the entire Micro team.
Participate in yearly proficiency testing for Micro laboratory.
Maintain and understand environmental monitoring programs.
Ability to multi-task.
Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours, including, but not limited to weekends, overtime, or holidays.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

B.S. in Food Science, Biology, or related Science field with some laboratory experience.
Computer skills; Word, Excel, Outlook.
Knowledge of laboratory procedures.
Good problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills
Focus on Food Safety and Customer/Consumer needs in all aspects of work.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining Quality requirements.
Encourages trust between Operations and Quality department.

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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Contact Information

Company Name: Archer Daniels Midland
Website: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI...
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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