Principal Scientist

ADM; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM is seeking a senior technical leader in volatile flavor analysis to decode complex challenges in long-term research and deliver analytical insights for short-term flavor projects. You will collaborate across the organization, sharing knowledge and driving flavor initiatives globally.

The role emphasizes independent and collaborative work with no people management responsibilities, involvement in global and local flavor projects, and continuous communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in Food science, chemistry, or related field with 10+ years in flavor

Responsibilities

• Lead flavor projects as project lead or individual contributor
• Develop volatile flavor methods and perform analyses using GC-FID-MS, GCO, GC×GC-TOF-MS
• Translate analytical results into actionable communications for stakeholders
• Maintain and perform simple instrument repairs
• Collaborate with Global AFI and NA flavorist teams

Skills

Flavor analysis

Communication skills

Collaboration

Project prioritization

Education

PhD or equivalent in Food science or chemistry

Tools

GC-FID-MS

GCO

GC×GC-TOF-MS

Job description

This person will be a senior technical leader for volatile flavor analysis who decodes the most complex challenges in long term research, effectively provides analytical insight in short term flavor projects and strives in collaborative working and knowledge sharing within the organization.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK PERFORMED:

Senior level role supporting CD&D, R&D, and the broader business, this is not a people management role.

Will perform tasks such as:

• Serve as project lead or individual contributor in global & local flavor projects
• Volatile method development and analysis using GC-FID-MS, GCO, GC´GC-TOF-MS
• Convert complex analytical, chemometric results into actionable communications
• Maintenance and simple instrument repairs
• Collaboration within the Global AFI team along with the NA team of flavorists.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• PhD or equivalent in Food science, chemistry, or other related field with 10+ years of flavor experience
• Experience in the flavor industry is a must
• Meticulous work ethic, high intrinsic motivation, great communicator and collaborator

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Passionate flavor analyst with a strong understanding of business needs, team-oriented, and possessing strong communication skills
• Effectively communicate to internal and external technical and non-technical audiences with ability to succinctly explain complex technical concepts to key stakeholders
• Results-oriented with the ability to manage, balance, and prioritize multiple project initiatives to meet business objectives
• Advanced level use of analytical instrumentation, flavor analysis, sample preparation techniques, and data analysis
• Strong background in flavors strongly preferred

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.