Archer Daniels Midland

PD&A SCIENTIST I

Posted on: 18 Jan 2021

Erlanger, KY

Job Description

Job Description
Scientist Alternative Protein Applications Erlanger, KY

ADM Wild Flavors
Full time, exempt

Position Summary:
This position will be responsible for alternative protein product development and applications. The individual holding this position is expected to have a working knowledge of alternative protein ingredients, formula development, processing equipment, and ingredient trouble-shooting. This position will work closely and cross-functionally with Flavor, Food Science, Culinary and Commercialization teams.

The areas of expertise need to include:

* Alternative Protein Ingredients
* Meat & Dairy Alternative Products
* Flavor Application
* Formulation: ability to develop new and optimized formulas to meet customer requirements
* Manufacturing Scale-up: bench to pilot plant and pilot plant to commercialization experience

Key Roles:

* Accountable for developing formulas for alternative protein applications
* Accountable for scale-up of product prototypes
* Accountable for crafting and running experiments
* Responsible for leading complex and cross-functional projects
* Responsible for developing and managing relationships with customers
* Responsible for supporting Flexitarian growth strategy initiatives

Core Strengths:

Sense of urgency, acceptance of change, communication, technical knowledge, collaboration, flexibility, teamwork, problem solving, dependability, curiosity, integrity and a dedication to safety.
The successful candidate will have strong presentation skills, be proactive, agile and team oriented.

Requirements:
Bachelor's of Science or higher (Food Science or related) with 5+ years product development experience.
Prior experience with alternative protein product development is required. Some knowledge of regulatory and labeling is preferred.
The position will require some travel to customers

Relocation assistance is available with this position.

This position offers a complete benefit package, including 401K/ESOP, pension, health, life 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. Were a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the worlds 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.

Archer Daniels Midland

Chicago, IL

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company procures, transports, stores, processes, and merchandises agricultural commodities, products, and ingredients in the United States and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Origination, Oilseeds, Carbohydrate Solutions, and Nutrition. It buys, stores, cleans, and transports agricultural commodities, such as oilseeds, corn, wheat, milo, oats, rice, and barley, as well as resells these commodities primarily as food and feed ingredients and as raw materials for the agricultural processing industry.

The company also engages in agricultural commodities merchandising and handling activities; and activities related to structured trade finance, and import and distribution of agricultural feed products. In addition, it offers vegetable oils and protein meals; ingredients for the food, feed, energy, and industrial products industries; crude vegetable oils, salad oils, margarine, shortening, and other food products; and partially refined oils to produce biodiesel and glycols for use in chemicals, paints, and other industrial products. Further, the company provides peanuts, tree nuts, peanut-derived ingredients, cottonseed flour, and cotton cellulose pulp; sweeteners, corn and wheat starches, syrup, glucose, dextrose, and bioproducts; alcohol and other food and animal feed ingredients; ethyl alcohol and ethanol; corn gluten feed and meal, as well as distillers’ grains; and citric acids.

Additionally, the company provides natural flavor ingredients, flavor systems, natural colors, proteins, emulsifiers, soluble fiber, polyols, hydrocolloids, natural health and nutrition products, and other specialty food and feed ingredients; edible beans; formula feeds, and animal health and nutrition products; and contract and private label pet treats and foods. It also engages in futures commission merchant and insurance services. Archer-Daniels-Midland Company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

  • Industry
    Agricbusiness/Forestation
  • No. of Employees
    31,600
  • Jobs Posted
    457

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