Associate Scientist - Erlanger, KY

Archer Daniels Midland • Erlanger, KY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

ADM Wild has an exciting opportunity available for an Associate Scientist that is based in Erlanger, KY. The Associate Scientist will have the general responsibility of lab functions by independently developing innovative formulas meeting customer requirements, providing support to the rest of the team, preparing customer samples and carrying out benchtop experiments at the direction of the Scientist.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience (Food Science or related) or HS Diploma, Associate Degree, with 7+ yrs.
• Highly organized and detailed oriented with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments, work independently and meet established deadlines.
• Strong mathematical and scientific skills - must be comfortable using basic calculations, common scientific terminology, ratio scaling, percentage calculation, compounds, reactions, etc.
• Problem identification and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills; A team player who wants to contribute to a thriving culture.
• An individual with desire to learn and grow within a fast paced, rapidly growing industry.
• Excelling communication skills both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of computer software applications.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in a science related area with expertise in food science, nutrition, quality, or microbiology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports customers in the development of cost effective, stable products, utilizing flavors, flavor systems, and/or specialty ingredient products; completes relevant stability testing; costing estimates, documentation and commercialization.
• Batch, make base modifications, screen ingredients, and execute formulation changes with limited supervision from the scientist, and update accordingly in ADM Wild Software Management Systems.
• Oversee sample preparation and inventory management; established understanding of software and project management systems used by ADM WILD.
• May accompany account managers on sales calls as technical support; will have direct customer interaction, through email, phone calls &/or face-to-face meetings.
• May reduce formula costs on existing products, completing necessary stability and commercialization efforts, to optimize efficiencies and margins.
• May utilize internal team functions to support development of products – sensory, marketing, analytical, etc.
• May participate in ideation, descriptive panels, design thinking / rapid prototyping, etc as a means of product development
• May provide technical representation to cross-functional / strategic focus teams
• Updates and maintains related documentation pertaining to products, processes and customers (i.e. demos/tasting sheets, etc).
• With the assistance of Technical Services, trouble-shoots any issues regarding formulations/manufacturing procedures, etc; makes recommendations and implements them based on trouble-shooting research.
• Completes work on time and accurately.
• Continues gaining knowledge about product processing and ingredient/ingredient interaction knowledge.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to associate technicians/technicians
• Performs multiple tasks daily, with the flexibility of re-arranging daily workload to accommodate higher priority needs.
• Must remain aware of industry trends, and have the ability to relate those trends into commercialize products.
• Follows basic GMP, ISO Procedures, GLP, Safety, Lab Notebooks and/or other electronic record keeping tools.
• Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree