Research Chemist, Enzyme Development - Decatur, IL
About The Position
Research Chemist, Enzyme Development - Decatur, IL 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 Research Chemist in the Process Chemistry and Catalysis Group at our Corporate Research Center located in Decatur, IL Position summary We are looking for a scientist to assist in development and execution of new enzyme processes. The successful candidate will perform enzyme activity assays, enzyme and protein characterization, protein quantification and new method development, often using high-throughput lab robotics systems. Projects will relate to new and ongoing product and process developments involving enzyme applications. Under the direction of a manager, project leader, or senior scientist, this role will interact with a broad range of functions, including production, engineering, other Research teams, and ADM suppliers.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical or Biological Engineering or related field
- Knowledge of safe hazardous material handling and hazardous communication requirements and procedures
- Professional experience using Microsoft Office software, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook
- Ability to function independently while interacting with leadership, facility management, and contract employees
- Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve in a team environment
- Effective writing and oral communication skills, strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and able to maintain confidential information
- Able to safely lift and manipulate reactor systems up to 50 pounds, move gas cylinders, and use hand and power tools
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge and experience with analytical instrumentation, especially UV-Vis, HPLC, FPLC or CE is a plus.
- Experience with enzyme activity assays or protein characterization methods such as SDS-PAGE, Bradford/BCA, or FPLC is a plus.
- Ability to execute sophisticated scientific experiments and document results
Responsibilities
- Perform all job functions in accordance with safety guidelines, and ensure that lab technicians, contract employees, and others follow ADM laboratory standards
- Generate data to support enzyme process development programs leading to advancement of product pipeline
- Develop experimental plans with a lead scientist to accomplish project goals
- Perform enzyme activity assays to support multiple research projects and product development
- Generate and analyze data using scientific and statistical techniques
- Communicate status updates on research activities verbally and through written reports and presentations
- Maintain proper housekeeping
- Construct and/or modify equipment according to experimental specifications and appropriate safety protocols
- Work both independently and within a diverse team to support process and product development
- Collaborate with internal colleagues, contractors, and suppliers and send clear, concise messages to share ideas, interpretations, and feedback
- Participate in safety reviews with colleagues on a variety of projects
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Food Manufacturing
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
