ADM · 9 hours ago
Assistant Scientist - Erlanger, KY
Erlanger, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$49K/yr - $91K/yr
2+ years expADM is a global leader in human and animal nutrition, dedicated to providing access to nutrition worldwide. The Assistant Scientist will be responsible for sample preparation, managing laboratory supplies, and providing technical support to team members while adhering to safety policies and procedures.
Animal FeedHospitalityIndustrial
Responsibilities
Manage laboratory supplies; includes ordering and tracking of consumables, solvents and standards
Perform routine laboratory maintenance tasks, such as calibrating, cleaning and verification of equipment (pH meter, scales, GC, LC). Keeping common work areas clean and organized. Restocking consumables like pipets, vials etc
Will work with the Analytical Flavor Insight Manager to conduct monthly safety walkthroughs
Responsible for sample receiving and recording in LIMS. This includes labeling the sample, working with the requester to fill in missing information, storage/organization of pending samples, disposal of samples according to our retention policy and communicating the incoming sample to the rest of the team
Provide technical support (e.g. sample preparation) to other team members and special projects as needed, e.g. volumetric dilutions, using an analytical balance, pH meter etc
Coordinate service calls for instrument repair and calibration
Adhere to laboratory safety policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
Associates degree with 5+ years of relevant experience or BS with 2+ years of experience working in a laboratory setting
Interest in learning how to conduct analytical chemistry in a flavor house
Detail-oriented
Good communication skills
Technical knowledge
Quality minded
Collaboration
Flexibility
Teamwork
Problem solving
Dependability
Curiosity
Integrity
Commitment to safety
Strong analytical skills in sample preparation, basic GC/LC operation and reporting
Attention to detail and strong general familiarity with laboratory equipment and procedures
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to communicate verbally in a friendly yet business appropriate manner
Ability to prepare basic business and Email correspondence with appropriate word selection and usage
Maintain accurate, up to date and concise laboratory notebooks and records
Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines
Comfortable with computer usage, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook as well as analytical instrumentation software
Comfortable with basic calculations, ratio scaling, percentage calculations
Preferred
Prior flavor industry experience is a plus
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.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Monish Patolawala
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer at ADM
Daniel Jones
Director, Technical Sales
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