ADM · 1 day ago
CD&D Technician - Harvard, IL
Harvard, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$42K/yr - $71K/yrADM is a global leader in human and animal nutrition, seeking a Creation, Design & Development Technician to support the North American Pet Division in developing innovative pet food and treat products. This role involves assisting scientists throughout product development stages, from laboratory trials to full-scale production, while maintaining meticulous records and managing laboratory supplies.
Animal FeedHospitalityIndustrial
Responsibilities
Support new product development trials by collecting samples, monitoring test results, checking recipes, reporting findings and scaling up issues to the responsible scientist
Manage inventory of laboratory supplies, ingredients, packaging materials, and samples, ensuring proper organization and adequate stock levels are maintained
Analyze and interpret test data, identifying trends, deviations, or opportunities for improvement
Maintain and organize the CD&D sample library, ensuring proper storage, labeling, and traceability
Perform laboratory tasks such as mixing, grinding, labeling, washing utensils, and operating equipment (e.g., NIR, pH meters, water activity meters)
Weigh and batch recipes, making adjustments to bench top formulas based on desired product characteristics
Support CD&D with document creation and maintenance, including product and ingredient specifications, inputting data, adding images, and recording product measurements
Measure and document product prototype, finished products and packaging for a wide variety of samples
Enter data accurately into multiple databases and shared documents to support recordkeeping and reporting, maintaining accurate logs of data and results
Prepare and ship product and packaging samples to external laboratories, customers, or other ADM facilities as needed
Communicate with Project Scientists, Sales, and cross-functional partners through status updates, emails, and sample tracking
Qualification
Required
Preferably a diploma in Animal Sciences, Food Sciences, or Zoology, or alternatively, an AS, BA, BS, or High School Diploma
Comfortable with basic calculations, ratio scaling, fraction proportioning, and percentage calculations
Skilled in graphing techniques and predictive modeling
Familiar with common scientific terminology and basic concepts in chemistry and biology
Comfortable operating laboratory and pilot equipment; able to perform basic instrument calibration, measurements, and data recording
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and capable of creating, editing, and organizing files, spreadsheets, and basic presentations
Demonstrates attention to detail, accuracy in measurements and ability to identify deviations and communicate them to scientists
Capable of identifying issues, investigating root causes, and proposing practical solutions under minimal supervision
Able to manage multiple tasks, maintain accurate records, track inventories, and uphold a clean and organized work environment
Communicates clearly and professionally in both written and verbal form with scientists, managers, and cross-functional partners
Works collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive attitude
Follows safety, GMP, and quality procedures consistently; contributes to a culture of continuous improvement and compliance
Takes initiative and moves quickly from planning to execution when given a goal or task
Quickly absorbs and applies new technical or procedural knowledge from both formal training and on-the-job experience
Conveys information effectively in both written and verbal formats
Consistently meets deadlines, follows established procedures, and produces work that meets quality standards
Demonstrates self-motivation and discipline to complete assigned work with minimal supervision while maintaining alignment with team objectives
Proactively identifies opportunities to improve processes, organization, or results
Contributes ideas and practical solutions to technical challenges
Prioritizes tasks effectively, maintains an organized workspace, and ensures resources are ready for upcoming projects or trials
Maintains a strong focus on safety procedures, good laboratory practices (GLP), and quality standards in all activities
Works cooperatively with others and supports collective goals
Balances multiple priorities efficiently, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on schedule
Holds oneself to high performance expectations, delivering consistent, reliable, and accurate results
Benefits
Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
Paid time off including paid holidays.
Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
Tuition assistance.
Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.
Company
ADM
ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life.
Founded in 1902
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Monish Patolawala
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer at ADM
Daniel Jones
Director, Technical Sales
Recent News
2025-12-16
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