Senior Product Development Scientist - Extrusion - Fort Collins, CO
Company: ADM
Location: Decatur
Posted on: September 13, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description Senior Product Development Scientist - Extrusion
- Pet Nutrition - Fort Collins, CO or Harvard, ILMAIN
FUNCTION:Individual will be responsible for formulation and
processing of pet food, treats and supplement solutions
highlighting the company portfolio.
Position involves a high level of collaboration with pet customers
and ADM colleagues.
The role requires an ability to characterize new and existing
ingredients to identify optimal solutions for formulation
challenges. A working aptitude in pet food, treat & supplement
manufacturing processes is also a requirement for this position.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience in
formulation methods and ingredient functionality along with an
ability to create quality products for customer evaluation. This
position will work with ADM's leadership, business and product
development team members to address business opportunities aligned
with the growth strategy. The successful candidate will have strong
presentation skills, be self-motivated, agile and team oriented.
Prior experience with product development is required. Knowledge of
pet food & supplement regulations and labeling is strongly
preferred. This position will be based in ADM's Ft. Collins, CO or
Harvard, IL location.
Individual will be required to travel to other ADM North American
sites for project and scale-up work.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK PERFORMED:Accountable for developing formulas
for pet treats and pet supplements while fully utilizing ADM
portfolioAccountable for scale-up of product prototypes through
commercialization phaseAccountable for independent design and
performance of experimentsResponsible for leading complex projects
involving coordination within the ADM function matrixResponsible
for developing and maintaining relationships with
customersResponsible for supporting ADM growth strategy initiatives
Be self-motivated to challenge and drive R&D efforts through
innovation solutions KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:Sense of urgency,
acceptance of change, communication, technical knowledge, quality
minded, collaboration, flexibility, teamwork, problem solving,
dependability, curiosity, integrity and a commitment to safety.KEY
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:BS or higher with 10 years of experience or
Ph.D. with 6 years of experience.Scientific Skills - The individual
is comfortable with common scientific terminology, basic chemistry
terms and concepts, basic human physiology, along with intermediate
Chemistry and Biology knowledge including chemical elements,
compounds, reactions and terminology.Food Science Skills - The
individual is comfortable with basic food science principles,
including knowledge of food chemistry, lipids, carbohydrates,
proteins and the principles of food processing.This the candidate
will need thermal extrusion experienceProject Management Skills -
The individual is capable of planning, organizing and managing the
efforts to accomplish a successful project; a project is a one-time
activity that produces a specific output.Industry Knowledge - The
individual has basic knowledge of target industry including key
companies, technologies, cost and geographical factors. Appropriate
understanding of consumer drivers.Bench Development Aptitude -
Understanding of food manufacturing equipment operating procedures
and desire to perform hands on development work with minimal
supervision.Analytical Skills - The individual is comfortable with
basic instrument calibration, usage and reporting skills.Problem
Solving Skills - The individual is capable of problem/root cause
identification, alternative solution consideration and ultimate
recommendation and selection of workable solution.Mathematical
Skills - The individual is comfortable with basic calculations,
ratio scaling, fraction proportioning, percentage calculations,
along with graphing techniques, predictive modeling, etc.Computer
Skills - The individual is comfortable with computer usage,
internet access, Microsoft WORD, EXCEL and Email ( or similar
program) usage, along with ability to create, edit, manipulate WORD
and EXCEL files as well as basic presentation development using
PowerPoint or other.Teamwork Skills - The individual has ability to
work closely within a team with productive results. Able to share
workload with others. Able to communicate in a friendly yet
business appropriate manner.Written Skills - The individual is able
to prepare basic business and Email correspondence with appropriate
word selection and usage.Verbal Communication Skills - The
individual is capable of clear verbal communication to supervisors,
managers, team members and business contacts. Able to express ideas
and needs clearly.Salary/Wage Range: $90K to $120KBonus Eligible:
YesThis position offers a complete benefit package, including
401K/ESOP, pension, health, life and dental insurance. ADM requires
the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a
background check.REF:74951BR
Keywords: ADM, Decatur , Senior Product Development Scientist - Extrusion - Fort Collins, CO, Other , Decatur, Illinois
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