Senior Technician - New Berlin, WI

Archer Daniels Midland • New Berlin, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Seasoning Senior Technician serves as a technical resource to the Culinary Development & Design (CD&D) team in the development, evaluation, optimization, and maintenance of seasoning blends and food products. This role is responsible for preparing product samples, executing and modifying formulations, conducting product evaluations, troubleshooting technical issues, and supporting research and development projects from concept through commercialization. The Senior Technician independently manages assigned development activities, provides technical guidance and support to other laboratory personnel, and collaborates with Food Scientists and cross-functional teams to ensure products meet established quality, sensory, performance, and project requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, including several hours at a time.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts, Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field preferred.
• 5 or more years of experience in the food industry, restaurant operations, product development, or a laboratory environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare seasoning blends and food prototypes according to established formulas and procedures.
• Accurately weigh, measure, and document ingredients using laboratory equipment and standardized methods.
• Assist Food Scientists with new product development, product optimization, formulation modifications, and maintenance of existing products.
• Prepare product samples for internal evaluations, customer presentations, and production trials with speed and accuracy.
• Support sensory evaluations by preparing samples and recording observations and data.
• Work independently on routine assignments while seeking guidance on complex issues or decisions as needed.
• Provide technical support to the Sauces, Spray Dry, and Flavors product development teams, including sample preparation, formulation execution, product evaluations, and laboratory activities as needed.
• Maintain ingredient inventory in collaboration with other laboratory technicians.
• Maintain accurate records of formulations, testing activities, and sample preparation.
• Operate and maintain laboratory and kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe laboratories and kitchen workspaces.
• Follow written procedures, project instructions, and testing protocols while meeting project timelines.
• Serve as a technical resource and subject-matter expert for seasoning preparation, formulation execution, ingredient functionality, and laboratory procedures.
• Lead and coordinate assigned development projects from initial concept through prototype development under the direction of Food Scientists.
• Independently troubleshoot formulation, processing, ingredient, and product-quality issues and recommend corrective actions or modifications.
• Prioritize and manage multiple development requests independently, communicating status, risks, delays, and resource needs to Food Scientists and management.
• Use Microsoft Office and other software applications to document projects, organize data, and communicate results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Quality Assurance, Operations, and Sales, to support product development activities.
• Prepare and ship product samples to customers using UPS and FedEx shipping systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• competitive pay
• medical/Rx
• dental
• vision
• on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable)
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED