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103736BR

Job Title:

Creation, Design & Development Technician - Harvard, IL

Department/Function:

Research & Development

Job Description:

Creation, Design & Development Technician - Harvard, IL

This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

**JOB DESCRIPTION:** The Creation, Design & Development (CD&D) Technician will support ADM’s North American Pet Division in the development and scale-up of innovative pet food and treat products. This role involves assisting scientists throughout all stages of product development — from laboratory trials to full-scale production — and requires meticulous record-keeping of experiments, tests, industrial trials, and product-related information. The position is based at ADM’s Harvard, IL facility and involves hands-on work in a manufacturing environment across multiple processing technologies.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK PERFORMED:

+ Support new product development trials by collecting samples, monitoring test results, checking recipes, reporting findings and scaling up issues to the responsible scientist.

+ Manage inventory of laboratory supplies, ingredients, packaging materials, and samples, ensuring proper organization and adequate stock levels are maintained.

+ Analyze and interpret test data, identifying trends, deviations, or opportunities for improvement.

+ Maintain and organize the CD&D sample library, ensuring proper storage, labeling, and traceability.

+ Perform laboratory tasks such as mixing, grinding, labeling, washing utensils, and operating equipment (e.g., NIR, pH meters, water activity meters).

+ Weigh and batch recipes, making adjustments to bench top formulas based on desired product characteristics.

+ Support CD&D with document creation and maintenance, including product and ingredient specifications, inputting data, adding images, and recording product measurements.

+ Measure and document product prototype, finished products and packaging for a wide variety of samples.

+ Enter data accurately into multiple databases and shared documents to support recordkeeping and reporting, maintaining accurate logs of data and results.

+ Prepare and ship product and packaging samples to external laboratories, customers, or other ADM facilities as needed.

+ Communicate with Project Scientists, Sales, and cross-functional partners through status updates, emails, and sample tracking.

Key Skills and Competencies

+ Education: Preferably a diploma in Animal Sciences, Food Sciences, or Zoology, or alternatively, an AS, BA, BS, or High School Diploma.

+ Basic Mathematical Skills: Comfortable with basic calculations, ratio scaling, fraction proportioning, and percentage calculations. Skilled in graphing techniques and predictive modeling.

+ Basic Scientific Skills: Familiar with common scientific terminology and basic concepts in chemistry and biology.

+ Technical Skills: Comfortable operating laboratory and pilot equipment; able to perform basic instrument calibration, measurements, and data recording.

+ Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and capable of creating, editing, and organizing files, spreadsheets, and basic presentations.

+ Analytical Thinking: Demonstrates attention to detail, accuracy in measurements and ability to identify deviations and communicate them to scientists.

+ Problem Solving: Capable of identifying issues, investigating root causes, and proposing practical solutions under minimal supervision.

+ Organizational Skills: Able to manage multiple tasks, maintain accurate records, track inventories, and uphold a clean and organized work environment.

+ Communication: Communicates clearly and professionally in both written and verbal form with scientists, managers, and cross-functional partners.

+ Teamwork: Works collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive attitude.

+ Safety and Quality Mindset: Follows safety, GMP, and quality procedures consistently; contributes to a culture of continuous improvement and compliance.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS AND COMPETENCY MODELS:

+ Action Oriented: Takes initiative and moves quickly from planning to execution when given a goal or task. Demonstrates urgency, accountability, and follow-through.

+ Applied Learning: Quickly absorbs and applies new technical or procedural knowledge from both formal training and on-the-job experience.

+ Clear Communication: Conveys information effectively in both written and verbal formats. Communicates observations, data, and trial results accurately to scientists and supervisors.

+ Dependability: Consistently meets deadlines, follows established procedures, and produces work that meets quality standards.

+ Independent Work: Demonstrates self-motivation and discipline to complete assigned work with minimal supervision while maintaining alignment with team objectives.

+ Initiative and Ownership: Proactively identifies opportunities to improve processes, organization, or results. Takes responsibility for outcomes and continuous learning.

+ Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Contributes ideas and practical solutions to technical challenges. Embraces change and seeks better ways to perform tasks.

+ Planning and Organization: Prioritizes tasks effectively, maintains an organized workspace, and ensures resources are ready for upcoming projects or trials.

+ Safety and Quality Awareness: Maintains a strong focus on safety procedures, good laboratory practices (GLP), and quality standards in all activities.

+ Team Collaboration: Works cooperatively with others and supports collective goals. Recognizes and values contributions from team members.

+ Time Management: Balances multiple priorities efficiently, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on schedule.

+ Work Standards: Holds oneself to high performance expectations, delivering consistent, reliable, and accurate results.

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.

REF:103736BR

Req/Job ID:

103736BR

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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$41,600.00 - $71,000.00