Scientist II - Enzyme Assay Development - Decatur, IL
About The Position
ADM has an opening for a Scientist II - Enzyme Assay Automation, in the Process Chemistry & Catalysis Group at our Corporate Research Center located in Decatur, IL. The Enzyme Process Chemistry (EPC) group at ADM harnesses the power of enzymes to transform biological feedstocks into commercial products. Enzyme activity assays are at the heart of our research, linking fermentations with performance in commercial processes, which allow ADM to build innovative and sustainable new processes. We are seeking a scientist with experience in lab automation, particularly with high throughput enzyme activity screening. Under the direction of a manager, project leader, or senior scientist, this team member will collaborate with a broad range of functions, including Strain Engineering, Fermentation, Analytical, Research IT, subject matter experts, production and ADM suppliers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Microbiology or Cell Biology with relevant experience is required
- Experience using, programming and maintaining liquid handling robots, particularly Beckman-Coulter Biomek platform instruments is required
- Ability to execute sophisticated scientific experiments and document results
- Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems in a team environment
- Effective written and oral communication skills, strong interpersonal skills and strong organizational skills are required
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree is preferred
- Experience with Bioanalytical instrumentation including UV-Vis, Thermo-Fisher Gallery Analyzer, YSI, etc. is a plus
- Experience in assay development, particularly for high-throughput applications or high-throughput screening
- Familiarity with enzyme kinetics or enzyme activity assays
- Experience with statistical data analysis is a plus
Responsibilities
- Perform all job functions in accordance with safety guidelines and ADM laboratory standards and participate in regular safety reviews
- Contribute to the development of our high-throughput enzyme assay platform, perform and troubleshoot routine assays, generate data to support fermentation, process development and support production plant operations
- Develop, validate, and implement new biochemical assays using lab automation/ liquid-handling robotics
- Act as subject matter expert for automated assay development in project teams
- Train colleagues and collaborators as assays are developed and transfer/validate assays across teams and locations
- Generate and analyze data accurately and in a timely manner
- Communicate research status updates to key stakeholders verbally and through written reports and presentations
- Work both independently and within a diverse team to support process and product development
Benefits
- competitive pay
- medical/Rx
- dental
- vision
- on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement
- 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
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares)
- Paid time off
- paid holidays
- Adoption assistance
- paid maternity and parental leave
- Tuition assistance
- Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
