ADM · 1 day ago
Scientist, Milling and Grain Science - Decatur, IL
Decatur, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$60K/yr - $92K/yr
5+ years expADM is a global leader in human and animal nutrition and agricultural processing. They are seeking an experienced scientist to enhance grain and oilseed processing capabilities, focusing on research and development for new products and processes.
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Responsibilities
Partner with Research project teams to identify, develop, and implement new grain and oilseeds processing technologies for new products and processes, process improvements, and troubleshooting to deliver best in class solutions before commercialization
Lead where appropriate as an individual contributor and team member on matrix projects
Evaluate production processes and develop the best methods for scale-down parameters and pilot testing required to make process changes that increase yield, purity, and/or capacity
Design experiments for laboratory and piloting trials, collect and organize data, interpret data
Write detailed reports and prepare comprehensive presentations and communicate at all levels of the organization
Prepare mass balances of new or existing technologies to understand scale up/scale down
Collaborate with plant engineers, vendors, and contractors to identify scale-up risks and then develop methods to mitigate
Provide technical support to existing facilities
Support pilot trials in industrial environments
Work with subject matter experts and managers to ensure technical work is done with sound, scientific methods to provide high quality information in a resource efficient manner
Assist junior team members in development, help develop standard operating procedures, and maintain safe laboratory practices
Qualification
Required
Degreed with demonstrated knowledge in Chemical Engineering, Grain Science, Food Science, Milling Science or related field
Two or more years of laboratory or piloting/production experience at a technical level
BS with 10+ years of industry experience or an advanced degree (PhD or MS) with 5+ years technical experience
Technical background in the areas of milling, cereal, food science or related area (knowledge of grain and oilseeds processing from agricultural sources preferred)
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with unit operations of food processing or milling applications and ingredient manufacturing
A strong engineering and mechanical aptitude with applied understanding of processing equipment and unit operations including, but not limited to centrifugation, grinding, filtration, dryers, mixers, sizing, dewatering, tempering, and steeping
Knowledge of developing basic mass balance and cost models
Strong chemistry or cereal science/oil seeds science knowledge as applied to processing said materials and final products
Strong communication, project management and organizational skills that drive timely experimental results
Strong teamworking skills to encourage open collaboration, feedback and diverse project team members interactions in a matrix project management environment
Good understanding of statistical analysis (JMP software), concepts, and principles
Good time management skills
Ability to lead and manage teams and individuals
Demonstrated ability to work independently and support all aspects of laboratory and piloting experimental work
Ability to manage working on multiple projects with a variety of Research teams in a highly multi-tasked environment
Candidate will need to work within established company and laboratory safety guidelines
A willingness to spend time in plant areas, tolerate extreme temperatures, walk long distances, stand, climb stairs and ladders and move through close spaces
Must be willing to travel
Preferred
An advanced degree (MS) or equivalent experience
Previous experience in the analysis of foods, biofuels, natural products, industrial fermentations and experience developing multivariate analysis models will be given added consideration
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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Leadership Team
Monish Patolawala
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer at ADM
Daniel Jones
Director, Technical Sales
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