Technician with focus on Product Development Beverage

Archer Daniels Midland Company; Newman; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work time

Career opportunities

Health & fitness benefits

Job summary

Archer Daniels Midland Company in Heidelberg is seeking a Lab Technician Beverage with a focus on Product Development Beverage (m/f/d) to support development and production of innovative concepts for national and international customers.

You will conduct laboratory blending, carry out analytical tests, evaluate sensory and physical properties, and ensure compliance with hygiene and food safety guidelines while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food or beverage technology or similar field.
• Experience in product development in the food industry is desirable.
• Strong interest in nutrition and food trends and ability to adapt in a dynamic setting.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities; able to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Support development and production of innovative beverage concepts for national and international customers.
• Involve in development briefings from idea to production.
• Carry out laboratory blending within time, cost and quality constraints.
• Provide finished products and samples; perform sensory and physical evaluation.
• Conduct analytical tests, interpret results, and adjust formulations considering cost and quality.
• Check ingredients and adjust formulations while observing cost/quality factors.
• Advise on processing customer complaints and maintain master, application and development data in IT systems.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, food safety and environmental guidelines and ISO processes.

Skills

German language

English language

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food/beverage technology

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Lab Technician Beverage with focus on Product Development Beverage (m/f/d)

In the area CD&D at the location in Heidelberg

Startdate: immediately

fulltime
Fixed term contract for 1,5 years

What would be your key responsibilities

• You support the development and production of innovative concepts and formulations for our national and international customers in the beverage industry
• You are involved in development briefings, i.e. from the idea for a product through to production
• You carry out laboratory blending in compliance with time, cost and quality specifications
• You provide finished product and product samples
• You are responsible for the sensory and physical evaluation, control and qualification of product samples
• You carry out analytical tests and interpret the results
• You check the ingredients (flavors, colors, etc.) and make appropriate adjustments to the formulations while observing the cost and quality aspects
• You advise and support the processing of customer complaints
• You take care of the maintenance of master data as well as application and development data in the IT systems
• You ensure compliance with and monitoring of internal and legal requirements and guidelines on hygiene, working hours, food safety and environmental protection, as well iso-processes

What will make you successful

• You have bachelor’s degree in food or beverage technology, nutritional science, or a similar field
• You have some experience in product development in the food industry, as well as an interest in nutrition and food trends
• You have a keen interest in product development, as well as nutrition and food trends
• You have a passion and technical understanding for complex product development processes, as well as a strong problem-solving ability
• You love innovation, are constantly generating new ideas, and you are not afraid to try new approaches
• You enjoy taking the initiative, can handle pressure, and take responsibility for your projects
• You think “outside the box” and agile working comes naturally to you
• You thrive in a dynamic, international environment and enjoy building partnerships as well as collaborating across functions and cultures
• You are familiar with common software programs (MS Office, SAP), have a certain affinity for IT, and can research information
• You have very good written and spoken German and English skills
• You hold a valid European work permit

Our offer

• Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment with flexible work time models
• Room for innovative thinking and growth
• A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity
• Excellent career opportunities in a world leading nutrition company
• An attractive remuneration including a variety of social benefits like subsidized health & fitness offers

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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.