Archer Daniels Midland

79475BR

Job Title:

PD&A Food Science Technician - Cranbury, NJ

Department/Function:

Research & Development

Job Description:

PD&A Food Science Technician - Cranbury, NJ

MAIN FUNCTION:

This role is responsible for screening flavors, batching prototypes for customer demonstrations and internal evaluations. Technicians are responsible to provide support for Scientists to execute proactive and reactive customer projects. Laboratory and equipment maintenance is also key responsibility.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK PERFORMED:

• Under supervision, batch and conduct minor product base modifications, screen flavor/colors, and adjust formula accordingly in formula database

• Set up informal sensory triangle tastings and conduct stability tests

• Support pilot plant scale-ups and trials

• Research, update, and interpret data from formula, raw material, project, and inventory databases

• Perform basic math conversions for product nutritional claims and other analytical data

• Perform and interpret analytical measurements

• Understand and adhere to standard lab procedures and safety practices

• Maintain ingredient inventory and lab supplies.

• Maintain laboratory and pilot plant equipment as assigned.

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• High School Diploma or higher with scientific focus or background

• Basic Mathematical Skills – capable of conducting basic algebraic functions (i.e. multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, parts per million)

• Basic Scientific Skills – understands common scientific terminology, basic chemistry terms and concepts, basic human physiology.

• Computer Skills – comfortable with computer usage with standard office software.

• Analytical Skills – competent with basic instrumentation and methods such as pH meters, titrations, balances, and stir plates

• Problem-Solving Skills – capable of root-cause identification, considering alternative solutions, and providing recommendations and solutions to Scientists and Managers

• Communication Skills – able to conduct written and oral technical and business communication

• Creative Thinking – consider multiple options and viewpoints when making decisions

Excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don’t check every box. 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 pre-employment drug screen and a background check.​

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Req/Job ID:

79475BR

City:

Cranbury

State:

NJ - New Jersey

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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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