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| Company Name: |
Archer Daniels Midland |
| Location: |
Decatur, IL United States |
| Position Type: |
Full Time |
| Post Date: |
03/02/2026 |
| Expire Date: |
04/01/2026 |
| Job Categories: |
Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations, Agriculture, Forestry, & Fishing, Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical, Sales, Science, Research & Development |
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Sweet Goods and Dairy Beverage Lab Technician - Decatur, IL
Sweet Goods and Dairy Beverage Lab Technician – Creation Design & Development in Decatur, IL
Position Summary:
This role is primarily responsible for supporting scientific evaluation and applications testing of food ingredients in finished food systems. The individual holding this position must have the ability to develop a working knowledge of ingredient applications, processing equipment, formulation development, and performance troubleshooting. This position will work closely with CD&D, Research & Development, Business Managers, and Sales & Marketing on a broad range of food applications (ready-to-drink and powdered beverages, yogurts/yogurt alternatives, ice creams, frozen novelties, creamers, and puddings). Understanding of processing equipment and characterization for each application outlined are requirements. The successful candidate will be self-motivated to achieve results, agile, and team oriented. The position is guided and managed by CD&D scientists but will be expected to perform important tasks with minimal direct supervision.
Goals & Objectives:- Independently contribute to and perform scientific evaluations and application of ingredients in a range of food products.
- Support food product formulation by preparing products that meet established requirements.
- Provide support for internal technical colleagues, commercial team members and customers.
- Ensure laboratory activities meet or exceed technical, safety and efficiency goals.
- Ensure laboratory is well stocked, clean and orderly.
Job Responsibilities:- Become familiar with and utilize full portfolio of ADM ingredients.
- Proficiently assist in characterization of portfolio components, learn related techniques quickly.
- Maintain and operate lab equipment effectively.
- Independently manage multiple assigned tasks daily.
- Continue to gain knowledge about product processing and ingredient/ingredient interactions.
- Participate in product demonstrations for ADM colleagues and customers.
- Manage lab record keeping effectively with keen attention to detail and precision on experiments.
- Communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms and become comfortable presenting product and technical information to others.
- Coordinate the weekly processing schedule for Decatur Protein Sweet Goods and Dairy Team.
- Order and maintain beverage lab supplies. Update ingredients and finished products in inventory tracking system.
- Assist in the coordination of projects with processing expertise perspective.
- Assist in the creation and maintenance of all lab equipment SOPs and JSAs.
- Follow basic GMP, GLP and ISO procedures and ensure safety is priority 1 always.
Core Competencies:
Sense of urgency, acceptance of change, communication, technical knowledge, quality-minded, collaboration, flexibility, teamwork, problem solving, dependability, curiosity, integrity and a commitment to safety.
Requirements:- BS or higher in Food Science or related field.
- 1-3 years product development and applications experience.
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:106485BR
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| Company Name: |
Archer Daniels Midland |
| Website: | https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?PageType=JobDetails&partnerid=25416&siteid=5998&jobid=3356245&codes=HBCU# |
Company Description:
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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