Lab Technician

Job Description

Lab Technician

Location Calgary, Alberta

Position Type Operations

Salary Full Time, Hourly – Unionized

Compensation This position offers a complete benefit package, retirement, health, life, vision and dental insurance

Pre-employment Requirement Successful completion of pre-employment medical and reference check

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 .

About the Position

ADM Milling Co. is actively searching for an organized, autonomous and dynamic player with a chemistry background to join their Milling Team located in Calgary, Alberta. Working under the supervision of the Quality / Food Safety Manager, while forming a team with plant millers, operators and bulk truck loaders, the successful applicant will safely perform the required analytical and physical testing of raw materials and finished products, maintain appropriate test result files, aid in maintenance of quality programs, and communicate quality information internally to the team and externally to the customers when required. The Lab Technician position is a full time position, permanent status in a unionized environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Accurately analyze, calculate and report data on a wide variety of wheat, flour milling and shipping samples

Demonstrate good communication and teamwork skills in performing all job functions with plant peers, management, customers, suppliers and laboratory personnel

Use appropriate computer programs to process data and keep accurate logs of all pertinent information

Demonstrate flexibility and manage all job functions within pre-determined timelines

Properly follow all ADM internal and external procedures without exception

Training period is on day shift and then alone on needed shifts

All other duties required

Required Skills and Qualifications

Must be a motivated individual able to work with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment

Must have the ability to multi-task

Must be familiar and comfortable with the use of computer spreadsheets and data management

Must be available and punctual for day and evening shifts

Experience with AACC methods and Brabender and NIR equipment are an asset

Experience with flour milling is an asset

Education or Work Experience

Must possess a post-secondary education in food chemistry or related field and a minimum of 4 months experience in a QC lab environment. OR a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a QC lab environment if no post-secondary education is attained

Additional Information

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.

If you love the challenge of this dynamic career, then ADM will support and encourage your professional development and success. We are an equal opportunity employer who values diversity in the workplace. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please advise us in advance so that we can make the reasonable accommodation.

If you're excited about this role, but do not meet all of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We review all applications and still may consider you the right person for the role or have another open position where you’re the perfect fit. For more information, please see our website .

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Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to support all aspects of your well-being, including :

• Physical wellness – medical / Rx, dental, vision, life and AD&D, critical illness and travel insurance Wellness reimbursement , and Child Physical Activity Reimbursement.
• Financial wellness – Money Purchase Pension Plan (MPP), Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), short and long term disability, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

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IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed : people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here :

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