Scientist – Beverage, Alcohol, Erlanger, KY

For more than a century, the people of Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) have transformed crops into products that serve the vital needs of a growing world. Today, we?re one of the world?s largest agricultural processors and food ingredient providers, with approximately 32,000 employees serving customers in more than 160 countries. With a global value chain that includes approximately 500 crop procurement locations, 250 ingredient manufacturing facilities, 38 innovation centers and the world?s premier crop transportation network, we connect the harvest to the home, making products for food, animal feed, industrial and energy uses. Learn more at www.adm.com. Job Title: Scientist IV, Beverage ? Erlanger, KYWFSI Division ? this is a full time, exempt position Job Location: Erlanger, KY Position Summary:
Required to have a working knowledge beverage development, specifically alcoholWill have full capability to formulate alcohol beverages using GNS, CMB, OTS, Std proof spirits, beer and the pertinent ancillary materialsHave the ability to coordinate product development through interfacing sales and marketing with flavor creation and research Job Responsibilities:
Ingredients: historical and new ingredientsFormulation:
ability to develop new formulas to meet customer requirementsFlavor ApplicationFully capable of organoleptic evaluationManufacturing Scale-up: bench to pilot plant and pilot plant to commercialization experienceNew Trends in both development of finished products and mixologyThe position will require travel to customersPrior experience working with alcohol development is requiredA successful candidate will need to have strong presentation skills and the ability to rapidly develop a relationship with internal and external customersExperience with regulatory and labeling is neededResponsible for implementing Alcohol StrategyAccountable for developing formulas for Alcohol BeveragesResponsible for leading complex projectsAccountable for designing and running experimentsResponsible for maintaining customer relationshipsResponsible for managing a technician
Job Requirements:
BS (Science) with 10yrs beverage/alcohol experience; MS with 5yrs beverage/alcohol experience, or PhD with 2yrs beverage/alcohol experience with an Alcohol companySense of Urgency, accepting of change, communication, technical knowledge, flexibility, teamwork, problem solving, dependability, curiosity, integrity, and a commitment to safetyDesire to advance within the organization
Physical Demands:
Standing, walking, sitting, and liftingEmployees in this position working at this location are [or may be] exposed to various potential chemical and food allergens due to the nature of our business and the requirements of the job.
If there is any reason such exposure would interfere with your ability to perform this role or work at the location, please notify the hiring manager.
Relocation assistance is available with this position.
This position offers a complete benefit package, including 401K/ESOP, pension, health, life and dental insurance. ADM requires the successful completion of applicable pre-employment drug screen, medical questionnaire and a background check.
ADM is an EOE for minorities, females, protected veterans and individuals with a disability.