The Food Scientist - Bakery will utilize their food science expertise to drive sales through the development of compelling, innovative and winning products. This position will work closely and cross-functionally with R&D, Technical Services, Technical Sales, and Sales & Marketing teams. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, agile and team oriented.
KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
Provide technical leadership and strong project management for internal and external customer projects
Lead development of Bakery food products, including bakery mixes, and various flour based bakery and snack items
Provides thought leadership and technical expertise for innovation initiatives
Will consult with and participate in Flour and Baking industry based research projects
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Development and optimization of food product formulations
Responsible for designing and running test formulations
Identification and development of cost improvement opportunities
Supports manufacturing scale-up from bench to pilot plant and pilot plant to commercialization including partnering with R&D where appropriate
Project management - lead multiple product development and applications projects with expedited timelines, leads complex and cross-functional projects
Develops and maintains technical-to-technical relationships with customers
Conducts internal and external product demonstrations
Accompanies Account Managers on sales calls to serve as technical contact
Communicates effectively in both verbal and written forms, including presentation of products and technical information to peers, leadership and customers
Maintains awareness of industry trends and new ingredient innovations and offerings
May have direct report responsibility
Follows basic GMP, GLP and ISO procedures
Ability to travel up to 25% of time
CORE COMPENTENCIES:
Sense of urgency, acceptance of change, communication, technical knowledge, quality minded, collaboration, flexibility, teamwork, problem solving, dependability, curiosity, integrity and a commitment to safety.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
BS or higher (Food Science or related)
5+ years product development and applications experience
Industrial and/or retail bakery experience is valued
Excited about this role but don't 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.
REF:102390BR
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We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
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Job Post Date: 10/11/25
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