Fermentation Scientist II, Small-Scale Bioprocessing

ADM; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Physical wellness

Financial wellness

Mental and social wellness

Paid time off

Adoption assistance

Tuition assistance

Training and development

Job summary

ADM Research & Development in Decatur, IL is seeking a Scientist (II) for Small Scale Fermentation – Proteins. The role focuses on bench-scale fermentation across microbial hosts, contributing to early bioprocess development and strain evaluation.

You will work with multiple groups to accelerate process optimization and tech transfer discussions. Responsibilities include executing bench fermentations, preparing media, maintaining equipment, and documenting SOPs/JSAs.

Qualifications

• MSc or BSc with 3–5 years in microbiology or fermentation science.
• Experience with lab-scale industrial microbiology research and fermentation.
• Familiarity with benchtop fermentation equipment; fed-batch fermentation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute bench-scale fermentation experiments with bench fermenters.
• Prepare media, inoculate, sample, and clean up.
• Maintain fermentation and analytical equipment; keep a clean lab workspace.
• Develop SOPs and JSAs documenting procedures.
• Collaborate with strain engineering, analytics, and process development teams.
• Occasional weekend/evening work; must lift up to 50 lbs.

Skills

Scientific curiosity

Rigorous approach

Education

MSc/BSc 3–5 yrs

Tools

Benchtop bioreactors

Fermentation equipment

Analytical assays

Job description

ADM Research & Development in Decatur, IL is seeking a Scientist (II) for Small Scale Fermentation – Proteins. The role focuses on bench-scale fermentation across microbial hosts, contributing to early bioprocess development and strain evaluation.

You will work with multiple groups to accelerate process optimization and tech transfer discussions. Responsibilities include executing bench fermentations, preparing media, maintaining equipment, and documenting SOPs/JSAs.