• Coordinate and supervise the CD&D Health & Wellness Application Science Laboratory in Kennesaw.
• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of laboratory trials to support the qualification of new ingredients within the Biotic platform, including the validation of applications for the Health & Wellness portfolio with a focus on Microbiome solutions.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams across CD&D, including Commercial, Research & Development, Marketing, and Product Development, to ensure effective alignment and project delivery.
• Contribute to the development of technical know-how and application science materials across various application areas in human and animal health, covering multiple market segments such as food, beverages, pet products, and particularly dietary supplements.

• Supervise and coordinate the CD&D H&W Team based in ADM Kennesaw.
• Coordinate and execute the CD&D assessment actions in the laboratory at Kennesaw, including stability trials, qualification of new ingredients, validation of new applications, reproduction of manufacturing processes, DS pilot trials, etc.
• Work and communicate cross-functions (E.g. Business, Platform, R&D, CD&D, Marketing, Regulatory) to ensure the readiness of the new ingredients within Biotic Platform.
• Alignment with R&D team for the transference and optimization of new methodologies and procedures.
• Actively work with commercial team to support customer projects involving H&W ingredients that require laboratory testing.
• Provide support in global projects within CD&D H&W, for DS, F&B and PET/PAW segments.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Planner) and statistical analysis software.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills with a focus on objectives.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions.
• Innovative mindset with strong creative problem-solving abilities

• University degree in Food Science and Technology, Biotechnology, Biology, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of proven experience working with food supplement dosage formats or products within the food, beverage, or feed industry. Previous experience in R&D, particularly in projects involving bacterial applications or characterization, will be valued.
• Solid knowledge of Microbiology, Microscopy, and Molecular Biology techniques.
• Experience in coordinating laboratory trials and setting up stability studies in finished applications containing microbiome ingredients.

• Performance and Results Orientation
• Problem Solving
• Organisation/Planning
• Building Relationships
• People Management
• Job Knowledge/Technical Proficiency
• Communication
• Conflict Resolution
• Adaptability
• Judgement
• Teamwork
• Strategic Planning
• Reliability
• Decision Making/Risk Taking
• influence
• innovation/Continuous Improvement
  
  

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