Scientist R&D Color Ingredients

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Job Title: Scientist R&D Color Ingredients
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

Scientist - R&D Colors

Location: Erlanger, KY (on-site)

ADM Research & Development

This is a full-time exempt position, on site

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 R&D color ingredients at our Research center located in Erlanger, Kentucky.

We are looking for a highly motivated Scientist to support our color ingredient research and development. She/He will contribute to the design and the execution of the color ingredient research pipeline , in alignment with business growth ambition. This position will report to the Sr Scientist R&D Colors.

Job purpose

In this role, the Scientist will propose and lead color R&D projects to develop new and/or improved natural color solutions in alignment with business goals.

This role requires proven track record of color R&D expertise and successful development of color solutions from bench to larger scale.

The Scientist will provide key input to our color strategy through horizon scanning and evaluation of emerging technical solutions and capabilities in the color innovation space.

The incumbent will also play a key role in sharing technical knowledge across the organization and mentoring other colleagues.

Job responsibilities

Plan, organize and execute research and development projects to explore and develop new and/or improved natural color solutions for food and beverage applications, aligned with business ambition and in compliance with our stage gate project management process.
Analyze and interpret data to draw meaningful conclusions and guide decision-making.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g. application scientists, product development, regulatory, procurement, business) to identify technical gaps and participate in the identification of potential opportunities in the color innovation space to develop relevant color solutions.
Lead, mentor and develop a team of technicians and foster a culture of collaboration
Horizon-scan of scientific literature, technologies and industry trends to evaluate emerging color solutions and recommend relevant technical capabilities.
Identify potential intellectual property.
Responsible for R&D color lab equipment needed for day-to-day operations and lab/workplace safety. Make recommendations for capital project investment.
Ensure compliance with lab safety regulation (local trainings, safety documentation, internal and external audits) and regulatory standards.
Contribute to culture of excellent communication, information sharing, collaboration and relationships within and outside R&D.

Job specifications/qualifications

PhD. and 1+ years or Masters and 4+ years of industry experience in Chemistry, Food Science, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or related fields
Strong knowledge of color science and techniques in food and beverage applications
Proven experience in project management including the development of color solutions from ideation/benchtop to production scale
Knowledge of Regulatory bodies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proven ability to work independently and collaborate with global teams with strong communication skills
Experience working in accordance with good laboratory practices and adhere to safety standards and practices.
Ability to deliver scientific, clear, compelling, and effective technical presentations to audiences that include but are not limited to management, commercial teams, customers, research teams and other stakeholders
Proficient in standard computer programs (e.g. Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint).
Ability to contribute in a dynamic and collaborative research environment

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: 09/05/25