Principal Scientist - Erlanger, KY

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Job Title: Principal Scientist - Erlanger, KY
Location: Erlanger, KY, South United States, USA

Company: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Job Description

Principal Scientist - Erlanger, KY

MAIN FUNCTION:

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
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
- Sample preparation (foods, beverages, flavors etc.)
- 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 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

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.

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Job Post Date: 09/23/26