80058BR
Job Title:
Technical Manager
Department/Function:
Human Resources
Job Description:
Technical Manager, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Decatur, IL. Design downstream process for existing and new biochemical reactions. Execute biochemical process-related research projects. Develop experimental plans with manager to accomplish project goals. Set-up, maintain and operate laboratory and pilot plant reactors and downstream systems for continuous and batch reactions. Generate and interpret data using scientific and statistical techniques. Report on status of research activities. Construct and modify equipment according to experimental specifications and safety protocols. Participate in safety reviews on projects. Troubleshoot production processes and optimization for continuous improvement.
40 hrs/week, Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :
Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent degree, in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biochemical Engineering, or a related field, and seven (7) years of related work experience.
Must have five (5) years of experience with/in the following:
Knowledge of downstream unit operations including liquid-solids separation, clarification, micro- and ultrafiltration, liquid formulation, spray drying and finished product manufacturing;
Phase gated project management processes, including technical project management;
Leveraging knowledge of fermentation including amino acids, enzymes, and secondary metabolites;
Implementing Food Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) processes for manufacturing;
Transferring and troubleshooting in Fermentation and Downstream processing; and
Scaling production from bench to pilot to commercial scale.
Up to 15% national travel required.
To apply, mail resume to: Christina Hetzer, ADM; PO BOX 1470, Decatur, IL 62525 (reference: IL0116).
City:
Decatur
State:
IL - Illinois
Ref ID:
#LI-DNI
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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