ADM · 19 hours ago
Separations Scientist, Process Development – Decatur, IL
Decatur, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$60K/yr - $92K/yrADM is a global leader in human and animal nutrition, and they are seeking a Separations Scientist in Process Development at their Corporate Research Center in Decatur, IL. This role involves developing downstream separation processes, supporting production troubleshooting, and working with diverse technical teams to enhance existing processes and develop new products.
Animal FeedHospitalityIndustrial
Responsibilities
Execute bench/kilo laboratory experimentation to design and optimize separations processes
Experience using Process Analytical Tools on a lab scale systems
Process development may be directed to either benchtop or pilot scale processes
Work closely with Operations on troubleshooting and participate in optimization of existing processes
Support both troubleshooting and continuous improvement efforts
Support or lead diverse technical projects teams to evaluate, develop and transfer processes to production, depending on experience
Build strong relationships with plant operations and business units
Design and run experiments including the selection of sampling procedures, analytical methods and some routine analytical analysis
Train and potentially supervise other scientists, engineers and technicians
Design, set up, operate, and maintain lab and pilot separations equipment
Maintain housekeeping and observe safety standards in lab and pilot plant
Consolidate, interpret, and present data/conclusions/recommendations in both written and oral formats
Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DoE), Multivariate Analysis, and statistics preferred
Technical background with various lab equipment and instrumentation e.g. NMR, GC, HPLC, IR, UV, RI, etc
Willing to learn project management skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Able to function within matrix project management environment
Ability to travel up to 20% of time
Qualification
Required
A B.S. Degree in a technical field (chemistry, chemical engineering, biological engineering) with a strong knowledge of chemistry and separation fundamentals is required
Firm understanding of chemistry and underlying thermodynamics and kinetics of separations processes
Execute bench/kilo laboratory experimentation to design and optimize separations processes
Experience using Process Analytical Tools on a lab scale systems
Process development may be directed to either benchtop or pilot scale processes
Work closely with Operations on troubleshooting and participate in optimization of existing processes
The candidate should thrive in the collaborative environment of a multi-disciplinary team
Strong knowledge of standard chemistry laboratory techniques
Laboratory skills, an awareness of analytical methods, and a commitment to safety
Support both troubleshooting and continuous improvement efforts
Support or lead diverse technical projects teams to evaluate, develop and transfer processes to production, depending on experience
Build strong relationships with plant operations and business units
Design and run experiments including the selection of sampling procedures, analytical methods and some routine analytical analysis
Train and potentially supervise other scientists, engineers and technicians
Design, set up, operate, and maintain lab and pilot separations equipment
Maintain housekeeping and observe safety standards in lab and pilot plant
Consolidate, interpret, and present data/conclusions/recommendations in both written and oral formats
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Able to function within matrix project management environment
Ability to travel up to 20% of time
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Ability to handle moderately heavy tools and materials, e.g. pipe wrenches, five gallon buckets, and hand-carting 55 gallon drums
Ability to work in a commercial plant environment to support operations as needed
Preferred
An advanced degree, Ph.D. or Master's Degree in a technical field (chemistry or chemical engineering preferred), ideally in separations process development is preferred
Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DoE), Multivariate Analysis, and statistics preferred
Technical background with various lab equipment and instrumentation e.g. NMR, GC, HPLC, IR, UV, RI, etc
Willing to learn project management skills
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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Leadership Team
Monish Patolawala
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer at ADM
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