Process Micro Scientist - Decatur, IL

Process Micro Scientist - Decatur, IL
ADM Research & Development
ADM has an opening for a Scientist, Process Micro at our Corporate Research Center located in Decatur, IL!

Position Summary:
The Scientist position requires an experienced professional with demonstrated knowledge in microbiology and/or molecular biology laboratory operations. Process knowledge related to microbial mitigation strategies is desirable. The purpose of this position is to provide hands-on laboratory support to ADM operations across bench, pilot, and plant scales as well as technical expertise in a service-oriented role. This position will work across all business units to troubleshoot, develop, validate, and optimize operations where biological impact is significant.

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to established safety workflows across all operations
• Perform method development, qualification, validation, and support tech transfers of new technologies
• Perform molecular diagnostics and analysis techniques using technologies such as IR and MALDI-TOF Biotypers, flow cytometry, and other rapid screening instrumentation
• Execute microbiological experiments such as viability assays, selective/differential analyses, isolate identification, and other methodologies as appropriate
• Work collaboratively with lab technicians, scientists, engineers, and leadership to efficiently transfer knowledge through cross-training and development & continuous improvement of SOPs
• Maintain laboratory equipment through in-house and vendor-scheduled procedures
• Provide plant support and troubleshooting to operations team
• Consolidate, interpret, and present data, conclusions, and recommendations
• Participate where appropriate as an individual contributor and/or team leader on matrix projects within technical area of expertise
• Work collaboratively within R&D and across ADM business units to maximize value creation and efficient use of resources
• Ensure documentation completion, training resource availability, and drive project execution while maintaining safe work environment
• Work with additional subject matter experts and managers to ensure technical work done is with sound, scientific methods to provide high quality information in a resource efficient manner

Education:

• Bachelors Degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or related field with 2-3 years of microbiological experience, preferably in a regulated industry; or Masters Degree with 0-1 years related experience

Experience:

• Technical background in the areas of microbiology and molecular/cellular biology (knowledge of relevant instrumentation and culture-based techniques preferred)
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with microbiology laboratory operations, BSL-2 regulations, and food applications / ingredient manufacturing

Skills:

• Understanding of laboratory equipment including, but not limited to robotic liquid handlers, RT PCR systems, phenotypic, proteotypic, and genotypic identification methodologies, stomachers, centrifuges, and air samplers
• Knowledge of controls for microbial growth
• Able to function within a matrix project management environment, often providing feedback and input on experimental design
• Good understanding of data analysis, concepts, and principles

Requirements:

• Potential weekend or holiday coverage on a rotating basis, dependent on critical needs
• Candidate will need to work within established company and laboratory safety guidelines
• Willingness to spend time in plant areas, tolerate extreme temperatures, walk long distances, stand, climb stairs and ladders, and move through close spaces

Core Competencies:

• Communication, scientific aptitude, integrity, mechanical aptitude, problem solving, ability to work independently as well as in a diverse team, detail oriented, and safety commitment.

Excited about this role but dont think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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