Scientist (III/IV), Microbiology/Mycology – Decatur, IL
ADM Research & Development
This is an exempt level position.

Position Summary
We have an opening for a senior scientist to carry out food fermentation for a range of processes aimed at enhancing food nutrient and flavor profiles. This role will assist a team with strain screening, fermentation process development, and product characterization! It will also engage with project management.

Job Responsibilities
•    Act as a major contributor to develop creative and innovative nutrients enriched food products via fermentation
•    Work in close collaboration with food scientists and food application teams to develop fermentation processes and characterize products
•    Work closely with engineers to establish commercially viable processes
•    Interpret experimental results, draw conclusions, contribute recommendations and communicate with project stakeholders
•    Organize and maintain the strain archive
•    Work in an aseptic manner and maintain a clean workspace
•    Develop protocols and create corresponding documentation such as SOPs and Job Safety Assessments (JSAs)
•    Conduct basic maintenance of fermentation and analytical equipment
•    Contribute to continuous improvement efforts on execution of experiments and laboratory safety

Skills and Proficiencies
Skills and experiences required or useful:
•    Educational background: Bachelor or Master of Science, PhD in mycology/microbiology, food science, fermentation science, or related field
•    Industry experience: BS 10+ years, MS 5+ years, PhD 0+ years working on fermentation or cultivation of fungal strains
•    Experienced with food fermentation
•    Familiar with food nutrition, food safety and regulation
•    Experienced with project management using stage-gate methodology
•    Solid background in research and development with excellent critical thinking, data analysis, and problem-solving skills
•    Preferred candidate will have industrial experience, demonstrating delivery of value to the business through execution of projects
•    Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to write clear and concise reports, and prepare well organized presentations to audience with different backgrounds
•    Demonstrated ability of working with diverse, multidisciplinary teams 

Relocation assistance is available with this position. 
This position offers a complete benefit package, including 401K/ESOP, pension, health, life, vision, and dental insurance. 
ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a background check. 
 

About ADM:

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

EEO

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