Scientist Lipids R&D (m/f/d)

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Job Title: Scientist Lipids R&D (m/f/d)
Location: Hamburg, International/Other

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

Scientist Lipids R&D (f/m/d)

Your Challenge

Looking to further progress your career in lipid science?

An exciting opportunity has arisen at our R&D Team Lipid Science & Applications EMEA. Our aim is to facilitate the research and development of innovative vegetable oils and fats from raw materials all the way to application in finished confectionery, margarines, bakery, fried goods and many other applications. For that we are looking for an enthusiastic scientist who drives research projects related to new products, functional improvements, raw materials, processing, analytics, contaminant mitigation research and all other aspects lipid science related. We would like you to join our team at our brand new Research and Development Center in Hamburg.

Your Key Responsibilities

Manage and execute lipid related research and find technically sound solutions to meet customer needs
Define and timely deliver on agreed project objectives
Design and develop lipid solutions for a wide range of final products like confectionary, bakery, snacks and meat alternatives
Independently plan and execute laboratory and pilot plant trials
Contribute to the creation of intellectual property within the projects
Collaborate with various internal stakeholders like the broad scientific community within ADM, technical account management, quality departments as well as commercial, regulatory, legal and operations teams
Develop and implement new methods and processes
Closely collaborate with the technical account management team to provide support in science based customer communication and development projects
Report and present research findings internally and externally

Your Profile

A Master degree in food science, food chemistry or food technology and prior work experience of minimum 3 years in an R&D function in the food industry

In depth knowledge of vegetable oils and fats, and related refining, modification and application technologies; extensive experience in a typical oils and fats application area is a plus
Proficient project manager
Good command of digital R&D laboratory tools
Fluent level of German and English
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to explain complex scientific concepts to non-scientific audiences
High dedication and self-motivation
Team player
Hands-on style and service mentality

ADM Hamburg AG - Research

Nippoldstrae 117 | D-21107 Hamburg

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Job Post Date: 11/13/25