Sr. Protein Research Scientist - Decatur, IL - Archer Daniels Midland Company : Job Details

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Sr. Protein Research Scientist - Decatur, IL

ADM Research

This is a full-time exempt position.

ADM, a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company, has an opening for a Scientist, Protein Solutions at our Corporate Research center located in Decatur, Illinois!

We are looking for a highly motivated protein ingredient scientist to lead ingredient innovation initiatives by closely collaborating with external and internal partners, ingredient and processing scientists, sensory & application specialists and quality and operation leaders.

Job responsibilities

* To lead & execute the development, analysis, and optimization of protein ingredients.

* Support the Specialty Ingredients business in a timely manner by utilizing an understanding of structure-function ingredient evaluations for internal and external partners.

* To manage the generation of science and research data for global protein ingredients compliance in full aligment with regulatory & quality guidelines.

* Collaborate with various teams to support Alternative Protein business by applying knowledge of individual ingredients & multi-ingredients system to accelerate innovation.

* To enable productivity & process development research by generating scientific data and technical insight on finished ingredients for technology optimization.

* Cross functional collaboration for faster innovation with ingredients, processing, nutrition, sensory & applications teams, as well as regulatory, marketing, and commercial groups.

Skills and proficiencies

* PhD. in Food Science, Food Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food processing, or related field of study plus 2-5 years of experience or a MSc. with 5-10 years of experience.

* A solid understanding of:

* the use of proteins and other food ingredients into final food systems, and the impact of proteins in human nutrition, sensory, sustainability and performance on final foods

* the chemistry and functionality properties on proteins

* basic protein analytical techniques

* Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams on research.

* Have good written and verbal communication skills.

* Be a good teammate with good interpersonal skills.

* Self-motivated and willing to work with cross-functional teams.

The position may require approximately 30% travel and can be based in Decatur, IL.

Excited about this role but don't meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don't check every box. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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