Senior New Product Development Technician

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Job Title: Senior New Product Development Technician
Location: Lopen Head, International/Other

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

Job Description: Job Description

At ADM Protexin, we're redefining pet and human health through functional nutrition. We're looking for a Product Development Operative to play a key role in our New Product Development (NPD) pipeline-supporting both Protexin branded innovations and client-led briefs.

This is a fast-paced, highly collaborative role where you'll help translate concepts into commercially viable, high-performance products.

Working at the intersection of science, manufacturing, and customer needs, you'll support the development of functional products across a range of formats.

Drive execution of NPD projects across Protexin and external client briefs (B2B2C & B2C)
Coordinate activities required to deliver launch-ready, functional nutrition solutions
Plan and run development and compatibility trials using lab-scale and pilot equipment
Translate customer briefs into practical formulations and trial plans
Collaborate with Development Scientists to optimise functional ingredient performance and stability
Work closely with contract manufacturers to scale up and commercialise new products
Troubleshoot formulation and process challenges, ensuring robust, manufacturable solutions
Maintain detailed project records and manage workflows via ERP systems

What we're looking for

You're hands-on, commercially aware, and thrive in a role where no two projects are the same.

Essential:

Experience in pet nutrition / animal feed NPD, ideally with functional products
Strong project management capability in a development environment
Ability to interpret and respond to customer or commercial briefs
Confident working across both lab-based and computer-based tasks
Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail

Desirable:

Degree in Chemistry, Material Sciences, or related discipline
Knowledge of functional ingredients (e.g. probiotics, prebiotics, nutraceuticals)
Experience with contract manufacturing and scale-up
Familiarity with dosage formats such as powders, capsules, tablets, and pastes
Understanding of microbiology and stability considerations

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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Culture, Engagement & Inclusion | ADM.

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Job Post Date: 05/29/26