Senior Scientist

Archer Daniels Midland Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM Nutrition in Dubai seeks a Senior Scientist to support its beverage application laboratory and lead the development of finished beverage applications. You will own customer projects, ensuring on-time delivery in line with safety standards and business goals.

You will collaborate across EMEA with our development headquarters in Germany, other labs, and commercial teams, coordinating multiple projects with clear communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science & Technology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of beverage product development and applications experience.
• Proven success in a B2B environment.
• Strong knowledge of product processing and ingredient interactions.
• Excellent project management and multitasking skills.
• Fluent in English and Arabic, both written and spoken.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficient IT skills with SAP and Salesforce.
• Passion for innovative beverage solutions and market trends.
• Collaborative mindset across teams and functions.

Responsibilities

• Own customer projects and ensure timely delivery in line with safety standards and business objectives.
• Develop understanding of ADM Nutrition’s product and service portfolio.
• Create, produce, adapt taste samples and release them for customer evaluation.
• Collaborate across EMEA with development HQ in Germany, labs and commercial teams.
• Coordinate multiple customer projects with efficient execution and clear communication.

Job description

Job Description

Your Responsibilities

As a Senior Scientist, you will play a key role in supporting our beverage application laboratory and contributing to the development of finished applications. You will take ownership of customer projects, ensuring all activities are delivered in line with timelines, safety standards, and business objectives.

In This Role, You Will

• Develop a strong understanding of ADM Nutrition’s product and service portfolio
• Be responsible for the creation, production, and adaptation of taste samples, including modifications of ADM products based on customer requirements and releasing samples for customer evaluation
• Work confidently with fine chemicals while maintaining precise, disciplined, and safe working practices
• Collaborate cross-functionally across EMEA, including with our development headquarters in Germany, other application laboratories, and commercial teams
• Coordinate multiple customer projects simultaneously while ensuring efficient project execution and communication

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science & Technology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in beverage product development and applications
• Proven success working within a B2B environment
• Strong knowledge of product processing and ingredient interactions
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and spoken English and Arabic
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Good IT skills with experience using tools such as SAP and Salesforce
• Passion for developing innovative solutions and staying ahead of beverage market trends
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across teams and functions

Our Offer

• A high level of personal responsibility within a modern and flexible working environment
• Opportunities for growth and career development, with the possibility to shape your own career path
• Collaborative colleagues with a strong team spirit who are passionate about solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow
• Attractive compensation and benefits package, including subsidized health and fitness programs
• A company culture that promotes continuous learning, inclusion, and diversity across all functions and levels

Including You

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Culture, Engagement & Inclusion | ADM.

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.

Req/Job ID

109451BR