ADM · 12 hours ago
Scientist - Pet Nutrition - Harvard, IL
Harvard IL - Illinois
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$64K/yr - $101K/yr
3+ years expADM is a global leader in human and animal nutrition, committed to providing access to nutrition worldwide. The Scientist - Pet Nutrition will be responsible for the formulation and processing of pet food, treats, and supplements, collaborating closely with customers and colleagues to develop quality products and support continuous improvement projects.
Animal FeedHospitalityIndustrial
Responsibilities
Accountable for developing formulas for pet treats and pet supplements while fully utilizing ADM portfolio
Accountable for scale-up of product prototypes through commercialization phase utilizing benchtop laboratory equipment and full-scale production trials and first production runs
Accountable for independent design and performance of experiments including data analysis
Accountable for new product development launches including coordinating with all relevant interdepartmental and cross-functional stakeholders, and for following established best practices of new product development
Responsible for leading complex projects involving coordination within the ADM function matrix
Collaborating with cross functional groups to ensure successful product launch and optimize internal processes, and support continuous improvement projects for the business and the CD&D department
Advise from a technical perspective on ingredient and formulation requirements, product performance, palatability, stability, and product analysis
Maintain up to date product specifications and processing instructions
Training and guidance of laboratory technicians
Responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with customers
Responsible for supporting ADM growth strategy initiatives
Be self-motivated to challenge and drive R&D efforts by staying up to date on industry trends and proactively innovating pet solutions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's of Science with 3 years experience in a pet industry role or Masters Degree with pet food research experience
Formulation Experience- Aptitude on formulation software such as Concept 5 or Brill. Understanding of pet food dietary requirements
Processing Knowledge- Understanding of pet food manufacturing processes, with a preference in bakery and extrusion technologies
Scientific Skills – The individual is comfortable with common scientific terminology, basic chemistry terms and concepts, basic vertebrate physiology, along with intermediate Chemistry and Biology knowledge including chemical elements, compounds, reactions and terminology
Food Science Skills – The individual is comfortable with basic food science principles, including knowledge of food chemistry, lipids, carbohydrates, proteins and the principles of food processing
Project Management Skills – The individual is capable of planning, organizing and managing the efforts to accomplish a successful project; a project is a one-time activity that produces a specific output
Industry Knowledge – The individual has basic knowledge of target industry including key companies, technologies, cost and geographical factors. Appropriate understanding of consumer drivers
Bench Development Aptitude – Understanding of food manufacturing equipment operating procedures and desire to perform hands on development work with minimal supervision
Analytical Skills – The individual is comfortable with basic instrument calibration, usage and reporting skills
Problem Solving Skills – The individual is capable of problem/root cause identification, alternative solution consideration and ultimate recommendation and selection of workable solution
Mathematical Skills – The individual is comfortable with basic calculations, ratio scaling, fraction proportioning, percentage calculations, along with graphing techniques, predictive modeling, etc
Computer Skills – The individual is comfortable with computer usage, internet access, Microsoft WORD, EXCEL and Email (or similar program) usage, along with ability to create, edit, manipulate WORD and EXCEL files as well as basic presentation development using PowerPoint or other
Teamwork Skills – The individual has ability to work closely within a team with productive results. Able to share workload with others. Able to communicate in a friendly yet business appropriate manner
Written Skills – The individual is able to prepare basic business and Email correspondence with appropriate word selection and usage
Verbal Communication Skills – The individual is capable of clear verbal communication to supervisors, managers, team members and business contacts. Able to express ideas and needs clearly
Preferred
Knowledge of pet food & supplement regulations, labeling, and processing is strongly preferred
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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