ADM · 1 day ago
Senior Scientist - Decatur, IL
Decatur, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$101K/yr - $172K/yr
5+ years expADM is a global leader in plant-based nutrition, offering innovative solutions that meet consumer demand for great taste, texture, and health. As a Senior Scientist – Food Processing, you will play a critical role in advancing ADM’s research and development efforts in plant-based ingredients, focusing on ingredient and material characterization during extraction and extrusion processes.
Animal FeedHospitalityIndustrial
Responsibilities
Develop and implement advanced characterization techniques to understand the structure/function and performance of feed ingredients, intermediates and protein extrudates in food applications - Conduct hands-on analytical testing to characterize materials
Leverage scientifically valid approaches to develop and refine ingredient characterization methodologies
Evaluate and acquire new instruments and technologies for ingredient characterization - ensuring safe commissioning, SOP development, and compliance with safety standards
Design and execute benchtop scale trials to assess new and improved protein extraction or extrusion process
Stay abreast of industry trends and identify emerging technologies to enhance ADM’s R&D capabilities
Collaborate with other experts within ADM Research (Material Science, Analytical) and with outside Innovation and Academic Partners to solve technical problems
Assist our Operations and Manufacturing partners with trouble shooting and root-cause analysis for issues at Industrial Scale
Collaborate with extrusion and extraction teams to guide the capture and analysis of data during trials – providing insights to enable achievement of project goals
Organize and manage trial data to support advanced analytics and future experimental planning
Partner with data scientists to derive insights and inform decision-making for new product and process development
Act as the Subject Matter Expert for statistical analysis and scientific experimental design
Lead R&D projects from concept to commercialization, including experimental design, data analysis, and stakeholder communication
Document and communicate results through accurate trial documentation and reporting
Utilize project management tools to effectively manage projects
Champion lab safety by maintaining compliance with safety protocols, documentation, and training
Qualification
Required
M.S or Ph.D. in Food Science, Food Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of experience in food processing, with a proven track record of developing and scaling food technologies from ideation to commercialization
Expertise in plant-based food processing and extrusion technology
Strong knowledge of ingredient characterization methods and their application in food product development
Proficiency in data analysis and collaboration with data science teams
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multiple initiatives
A proactive mindset with a passion for innovation and problem-solving
Willingness to travel globally up to 25%
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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