Laboratory Technician

FMC Corporation is a global agricultural sciences company dedicated to helping growers produce food, feed, fiber and fuel for an expanding world population while adapting to a changing environment. FMC's innovative crop protection solutions – including biologicals, crop nutrition, digital and precision agriculture – enable growers, crop advisers and turf and pest management professionals to address their toughest challenges economically while protecting the environment. With approximately 6,400 employees at more than 100 sites worldwide, FMC is committed to discovering new herbicide, insecticide and fungicide active ingredients, product formulations and pioneering technologies that are consistently better for the planet.

FMC is a globally diverse organization that offers its employees exciting opportunities to work on challenging projects that are important to the achievement of our strategic objectives.  With a corporate culture of innovation, integrity, responsibility and customer intimacy, we foster “The Right Chemistry” in everything we do. We are looking for people to join us in creating, developing, and improving our products, our processes, and our markets. If you are ready to make a difference every day, FMC is ready to talk to you.  

Overview:  

This role will be part of a dynamic team supporting production of a high quality product. The incumbent will perform testing on finished product, in-process, or raw material samples in either the chemistry or microbiology lab to provide analytical information to support the manufacturing process and ensure product meets specification and consumer safety standards. Position requires ability to operate on rotating shift schedule including weekends.    

Technical/Functional 

• Perform routine maintenance and calibration procedures on analytical equipment 
• Prepare and qualify reagents as required 
• Assist in labeling non-conforming material as needed 
• Analyze and report results via SAP and communicate/present test results and pertinent information to appropriate persons 
• Conduct contamination testing using Mass Spectrometry  
• Prepare samples for shipment following regulatory requirements 
• Conduct special testing and analysis in conjunction with new product development, trouble-shooting of complaint samples and investigation/analysis of off-spec products and raw materials.  
• Assist in the technical expertise and knowledge of analytical chemistry; provide analytical feedback to production employees  
• Ensure samples in the control laboratory are processed fully, accurately, posted and done so in a timely manner.  

  Quality       

• Follow all standard lab procedures and testing methods 
• Comply with ISO 9001 standards, both in the laboratory and in the plant 
• Maintain accurate records of all test results and report them in a timely manner in alignment with the quality system 

 Safety/Health/Environment 

• Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 
• Conduct all lab procedures in a manner that protects the safety & health of self & other individuals 
• Support the site behavioral based safety program by participating in observations and providing constructive feedback for safety improvement. Carry out safety risk assessments for lab activities 
• Take personal responsibility to raise safety concerns and be part of the resolution 
• Ensures disposal of all laboratory wastes is within compliance for regulatory and plant guideline 
• Lead and participate in safety audits pertaining to the laboratory and plant.  

Communication  

• Proactively communicate issues and ideas for improvement 
• Ensure all key stakeholders in your areas of responsibility have required information in a timely manner 
• Provide and/or respond to information requests in a timely and complete manner 
• Demonstrate an attitude of respect and professional interaction with others 

Required Education:  

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in chemistry, biology, or related fields of study or equivalent combination of education and experience; 
• 6 months to 2 years experience in a testing laboratory or equivalent with experience in a chemistry lab preferred 

At FMC, diversity and inclusion are in our DNA. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive – regardless of race, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, color, age, religion or religious creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. FMC also supports employee participation in company employee resource groups that celebrate the diverse backgrounds of our workforce by providing communities for employees to connect with each other and raise awareness throughout FMC.

FMC complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Talent Acquisition department.