Food Scientist - Bakery - Decatur, IL area

Job DescriptionFood Scientist

• Bakery
• Decatur, ILThe Food Scientist
• Bakery will utilize their food science expertise to drive sales through the development of compelling, innovative and winning products.

This position will work closely and cross-functionally with R D, Technical Services, Technical Sales, and Sales & Marketing teams. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, agile and team oriented.

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Provide technical leadership and strong project management for internal and external customer projectsLead development of Bakery food products, including bakery mixes, and various flour based bakery and snack itemsProvides thought leadership and technical expertise for innovation initiativesWill consult with and participate in Flour and Baking industry based research projects

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Development and optimization of food product formulations Responsible for designing and running test formulationsIdentification and development of cost improvement opportunitiesSupports manufacturing scale-up from bench to pilot plant and pilot plant to commercialization including partnering with R D where appropriateProject management

• lead multiple product development and applications projects with expedited timelines, leads complex and cross-functional projectsDevelops and maintains technical-to-technical relationships with customersConducts internal and external product demonstrationsAccompanies Account Managers on sales calls to serve as technical contactCommunicates effectively in both verbal and written forms, including presentation of products and technical information to peers, leadership and customersMaintains awareness of industry trends and new ingredient innovations and offeringsMay have direct report responsibilityFollows basic GMP, GLP and ISO proceduresAbility to travel up to 25% of time

CORE COMPENTENCIES

Sense of urgency, acceptance of change, communication, technical knowledge, quality minded, collaboration, flexibility, teamwork, problem solving, dependability, curiosity, integrity and a commitment to safety.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

BS or higher (Food Science or related)3 to 5 years product development and applications experienceIndustrial and/or retail bakery experience is valuedHands on Baked goods category experience expected, (Bread, Buns, Snacks, Flatbreads, Ready Meals, Sweet Goods)Knowledge of food industry, food ingredients, manufacturing processes and food regulationsFood product commercialization experience preferredExcited 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.

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