79477BR

　　Job Title:

　　PD&A Technician - Erlanger, KY

　　Department/Function:

　　Research & Development

　　Job Description:

　　PD&A Technician - Erlanger, KY

　　MAIN FUNCTION:

　　This role is responsible for screening flavors, testing analytical parameters, and creating prototypes for customer demonstrations. Technicians are responsible to provide support for Scientists to execute proactive and reactive customer projects.

　　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

　　DESCRIPTION OF WORK PERFORMED:

　　Perform and interpret analytical testing

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

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

　　Understand and adhere to standard lab procedures and safety practices

　　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

　　Generate data for customer demonstration sheets

　　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.​

　　REF:79477BR

　　City:

　　Erlanger

　　State:

　　KY - Kentucky

　　Ref ID:

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　　About ADM::

　　ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We're a premier global human and animal nutrition company, delivering solutions today with an eye to the future. We're blazing new trails in health and well-being as our scientists develop groundbreaking products to support healthier living. We're a cutting-edge innovator leading the way to a new future of plant-based consumer and industrial solutions to replace petroleum-based products. We're an unmatched agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. And we're a leader in sustainability, scaling across entire value chains to help decarbonize our industry and safeguard our planet. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional and sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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