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102757BR

Job Title:

Scientist - Pet Nutrition - Harvard, IL

Department/Function:

Research & Development

Job Description:

Scientist - Pet Nutrition - Harvard, IL

**MAIN 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 customers and ADM colleagues. 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. The successful candidate will have strong presentation skills, be self-motivated, agile and team oriented. Prior experience with product development in the pet industry is required. Knowledge of pet food & supplement regulations, labeling, and processing is strongly preferred. This position will be based in ADM’s Harvard, IL location. Individual will be required to travel to other ADM North American sites for project and scale-up work. The work environment is a combination of formulation, customer interactions, laboratory benchtop sampling, and supporting full scale production, while collaborating on continuous improvement projects for the business and the CD&D department.

Our team of product developers are responsible and accountable for bringing new products to life from ideation to commercialization. This includes innovative R&D, adapting customer preferences, optimizing formulation and processing, and managing products through the new product development process.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK PERFORMED:

+ Accountable for developing formulas for pet treats and pet supplements while fully utilizing ADM portfolio

+ Accountable for scale-up of product prototypes through commercialization phase utilizing benchtop laboratory equipment and full-scale production trials and first production runs

+ Accountable for independent design and performance of experiments including data analysis

+ Accountable for new product development launches including coordinating with all relevant interdepartmental and cross-functional stakeholders, and for following established best practices of new product development

+ Responsible for leading complex projects involving coordination within the ADM function matrix

+ Collaborating with cross functional groups to ensure successful product launch and optimize internal processes, and support continuous improvement projects for the business and the CD&D department

+ Advise from a technical perspective on ingredient and formulation requirements, product performance, palatability, stability, and product analysis

+ Maintain up to date product specifications and processing instructions

+ Training and guidance of laboratory technicians

+ Responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with customers

+ Responsible for supporting ADM growth strategy initiatives

+ Be self-motivated to challenge and drive R&D efforts by staying up to date on industry trends and proactively innovating pet 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:

+ Bachelor’s of Science with 3 years experience in a pet industry role or Masters Degree with pet food research experience.

+ Formulation Experience- Aptitude on formulation software such as Concept 5 or Brill. Understanding of pet food dietary requirements.

+ Processing Knowledge- Understanding of pet food manufacturing processes, with a preference in bakery and extrusion technologies.

+ Scientific Skills – The individual is comfortable with common scientific terminology, basic chemistry terms and concepts, basic vertebrate 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.

+ Project 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.

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Req/Job ID:

102757BR

City:

Harvard

State:

IL - Illinois

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About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

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Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

+ **Physical wellness** – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).

+ **Financial wellness** – 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.

+ **Mental and social wellness** – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

+ Paid time off including paid holidays.

+ Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.

+ Tuition assistance.

+ Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

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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.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

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$63,900.00 - $101,200.00

Salaried Incentive Plan:

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus