Color Systems Lab Tech — Food & Beverages

Archer Daniels Midland Company; Newman; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

On-site wellness center

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Archer Daniels Midland Company in New Berlin, WI is seeking a Color Technician to support the Colors CD&D team by executing laboratory workstreams that drive product development and commercialization of color systems for beverages, confectionery, dairy and other applications.

You will perform bench-scale trials, manage samples, document data, ensure GMP and EH&S compliance, and collaborate with scientists to deliver high-quality, reproducible results on time.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or related field (preferred).
• 0–3 years in food, beverage, or ingredient laboratory environment
• Experience with color systems or food applications preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare color systems, blends, and applications prototypes per project briefs
• Execute bench-scale trials following defined SOPs and protocols
• Conduct stability, processing and performance evaluations (heat, pH, light, etc.)
• Maintain accurate sample preparation and documentation
• Produce internal and customer-facing samples with speed and accuracy
• Support formulation iterations and troubleshooting
• Manage sample inventory, labeling and shipment coordination
• Record experimental data clearly in lab systems and notebooks
• Maintain traceability of formulations, raw materials and outputs
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe lab environment
• Follow all EH&S, GMP and quality protocols
• Monitor raw material stock levels and support inventory management
• Ensure equipment is calibrated and functioning properly
• Coordinate closely with CD&D scientists and quality teams
• Support commercialization activities through sample and data readiness
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement
• Consistently produces high-quality, reproducible samples
• Executes experiments right-first-time with minimal rework
• Meets project timelines and supports rapid iteration cycles
• Turns around requests quickly while maintaining quality
• Prioritizes workload based on business urgency
• Supports time-sensitive customer opportunities

Skills

Basic formulation

Lab techniques

pH measurement

Colorimetry

GMP compliance

Lab safety

Time management

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Organization

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or related field

Job description

Archer Daniels Midland Company in New Berlin, WI is seeking a Color Technician to support the Colors CD&D team by executing laboratory workstreams that drive product development and commercialization of color systems for beverages, confectionery, dairy and other applications.

You will perform bench-scale trials, manage samples, document data, ensure GMP and EH&S compliance, and collaborate with scientists to deliver high-quality, reproducible results on time.