Scientist Material Science - Decatur, IL

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Job Title: Scientist Material Science - Decatur, IL
Location: Decatur, IL, Midwest 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

Scientist, Material Science - Decatur, IL

This is a full-time exempt level position.

ADM, a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company, has an opening for a Scientist in the Material Science Team located at our R&D center in Decatur, IL.

Position Summary

The Material Science R&D team is looking for a highly motivated scientist with a strong background in ingredient characterization to carry out research projects supporting the Human Nutrition R&D team. The successful candidate will work cross functionally with teams to execute advanced characterization of ADM ingredients to drive ingredient innovation and deliver value across the ADM portfolio.

Job responsibilities

Plan, organize, and execute material science experimental workplans with the direction of a lead scientist, project leader, or manager to advance product portfolio pipeline
Execute DOEs and statistics for experiments, including data processing and analysis
Utilize advanced characterization instrumentation to understand structure-function correlation of ingredients and complex matrices across the ADM ingredient portfolio to build innovative solutions
Support global cross functional teams with material science characterization requests
Support equipment maintenance, writing SOPs, and training of advanced lab instrumentation
Communicate technical data in reports and presentations to broad audiences
Collaborate with research & development, creation design & development, operations, and commercial teams
Engage in ADM safety activities by participating in lab audits, job safety assessments, safety engagements and quality to drive R&D safety initiatives
Maintain a clean, safe, organized working environment in R&D labs

Requirements and Qualifications:

Master's or Bachelors and 5+ years industry experience in Chemistry, Food Science or related field of study
Knowledge and experience with advanced analytical instrumentation to characterize ingredients and systems, including particle characterization, spectroscopy, chromatography, thermal analysis, rheology, microscopy and standard wet chemistry techniques
Ability to work in high paced cross functional team environment while delivering on multiple projects
Self-motivated and willing to work independently in the laboratory
Strong problem solving, communication, organization, and documentation skills
Proficient in scientific data reporting for internal and external stakeholders
Conduct research projects with safety and quality mindset

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.

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Job Post Date: 11/15/25