**106485BR** **Job Title:** Sweet Goods and Dairy Beverage Lab Technician - Decatur, IL **Department/Function:** Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities **Job Description:** **Sweet Goods and Dairy Beverage Lab Technician – Creation Design & Development in Decatur, IL** **Position Summary:** This role is primarily responsible for supporting scientific evaluation and applications testing of food ingredients in finished food systems. The individual holding this position must have the ability to develop a working knowledge of ingredient applications, processing equipment, formulation development, and performance troubleshooting. This position will work closely with CD&D, Research & Development, Business Managers, and Sales & Marketing on a broad range of food applications (ready-to-drink and powdered beverages, yogurts/yogurt alternatives, ice creams, frozen novelties, creamers, and puddings). Understanding of processing equipment and characterization for each application outlined are requirements. The successful candidate will be self-motivated to achieve results, agile, and team oriented. The position is guided and managed by CD&D scientists but will be expected to perform important tasks with minimal direct supervision. **Goals & Objectives:** + Independently contribute to and perform scientific evaluations and application of ingredients in a range of food products. + Support food product formulation by preparing products that meet established requirements. + Provide support for internal technical colleagues, commercial team members and customers. + Ensure laboratory activities meet or exceed technical, safety and efficiency goals. + Ensure laboratory is well stocked, clean and orderly. **Job Responsibilities:** + Become familiar with and utilize full portfolio of ADM ingredients. + Proficiently assist in characterization of portfolio components, learn related techniques quickly. + Maintain and operate lab equipment effectively. + Independently manage multiple assigned tasks daily. + Continue to gain knowledge about product processing and ingredient/ingredient interactions. + Participate in product demonstrations for ADM colleagues and customers. + Manage lab record keeping effectively with keen attention to detail and precision on experiments. + Communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms and become comfortable presenting product and technical information to others. + Coordinate the weekly processing schedule for Decatur Protein Sweet Goods and Dairy Team. + Order and maintain beverage lab supplies. Update ingredients and finished products in inventory tracking system. + Assist in the coordination of projects with processing expertise perspective. + Assist in the creation and maintenance of all lab equipment SOPs and JSAs. + Follow basic GMP, GLP and ISO procedures and ensure safety is priority 1 always. **Core Competencies:** Sense of urgency, acceptance of change, communication, technical knowledge, quality-minded, collaboration, flexibility, teamwork, problem solving, dependability, curiosity, integrity and a commitment to safety. **Requirements:** + BS or higher in Food Science or related field. + 1-3 years product development and applications experience. Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? 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. REF:106485BR **Req/Job ID:** 106485BR **City:** Decatur **State:** IL - Illinois **Ref ID:** \#LI-LD1 **:** **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. **:** \#LI-Onsite **\t:** **\#IncludingYou** Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together. We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law **:** **Benefits and Perks** Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including: + **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). Additional benefits include: + 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. *Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter. **:** Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. The pay range for this position is expected to be between: **:** $41,600.00 - $71,000.00