**103204BR**
**Job Title:**
Scientist Material Science - Decatur, IL
**Department/Function:**
Research & Development
**Job Description:**
**Scientist, Material Science - Decatur, IL**
This is a full-time exempt level position.
ADM, a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company, has an opening for a Scientist in the Material Science Team located at our R&D center in Decatur, IL.
**Position Summary**
The Material Science R&D team is looking for a highly motivated scientist with a strong background in ingredient characterization to carry out research projects supporting the Human Nutrition R&D team. The successful candidate will work cross functionally with teams to execute advanced characterization of ADM ingredients to drive ingredient innovation and deliver value across the ADM portfolio.
**Job responsibilities**
+ Plan, organize, and execute material science experimental workplans with the direction of a lead scientist, project leader, or manager to advance product portfolio pipeline
+ Execute DOEs and statistics for experiments, including data processing and analysis
+ Utilize advanced characterization instrumentation to understand structure-function correlation of ingredients and complex matrices across the ADM ingredient portfolio to build innovative solutions
+ Support global cross functional teams with material science characterization requests
+ Support equipment maintenance, writing SOPs, and training of advanced lab instrumentation
+ Communicate technical data in reports and presentations to broad audiences
+ Collaborate with research & development, creation design & development, operations, and commercial teams
+ Engage in ADM safety activities by participating in lab audits, job safety assessments, safety engagements and quality to drive R&D safety initiatives
+ Maintain a clean, safe, organized working environment in R&D labs
**Requirements and Qualifications:**
+ Master's or Bachelors and 5+ years industry experience in Chemistry, Food Science or related field of study
+ Knowledge and experience with advanced analytical instrumentation to characterize ingredients and systems, including particle characterization, spectroscopy, chromatography, thermal analysis, rheology, microscopy and standard wet chemistry techniques
+ Ability to work in high paced cross functional team environment while delivering on multiple projects
+ Self-motivated and willing to work independently in the laboratory
+ Strong problem solving, communication, organization, and documentation skills
+ Proficient in scientific data reporting for internal and external stakeholders
+ Conduct research projects with safety and quality mindset
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:103204BR
**Req/Job ID:**
103204BR
**City:**
Decatur
**State:**
IL - Illinois
**Ref ID:**
\#LI-AS5
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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
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**\#IncludingYou**
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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$60,000.00 - $92,000.00