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Archer Daniels Midland

Our Milling Science & Grain Quality focused research group is looking for an experienced scientist to enhance ADM's grain and oilseed processing capabilities. This position will work simultaneously ...

ADM

Scientist I Milling - Decatur, IL

Decatur, IL

Our Milling Science & Grain Quality focused research group is looking for an experienced scientist to enhance ADM's grain and oilseed processing capabilities.This position will work simultaneously ...

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Job Title: R&D Scientist Department: R&D Reports To: Director of R&D FLSA Status: Salaried Exempt ... Develop a thorough understanding of the vegetable oil products produced at the facility and their ...

HOME - Stanislaus Foods

Food Scientist

Stockton, CA · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

Food Scientist Reports to: Quality Assurance Manager Department: Technical Services Classification ... Develop, optimize, and reformulate ingredients, including olive oils, blends, emulsions, and ...

NTG Staffing

Project Scientist

Houston, TX · On-site

New Tech Global is seeking a Project Scientist - Air for the Houston, TX location. This is a direct ... Familiarity with oil and gas processes and equipment * Knowledge of industrial process systems and ...

Valvoline Global

Research Scientist

Lexington, KY

Founded in 1866, we introduced the world's first branded motor oil, staking our claim as a pioneer ... How You'll Make an Impact As a Research Scientist , this role is responsible for developing and ...

Valvoline

Research Scientist

Lexington, KY · On-site

Founded in 1866, we introduced the world's first branded motor oil, staking our claim as a pioneer ... How You'll Make an Impact As a Research Scientist , this role is responsible for developing and ...

Valvoline Global

Research Scientist

Lexington, KY

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Integrated Resources INC

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Hercules, CA · On-site

$101K - $138K/yr

... multicomponent (oil, buffer, surfactant, and thermoplastic) systems Design, source, and use ... junior scientists in development campaigns Analyze and synthesize existing literature and new ...

Berkley

Data Scientist

Houston, TX

Berkley Oil & Gas, a W. R. Berkley Company, is an insurance underwriting manager offering ... The Data Scientist designs, builds, and delivers analytical solutions that support underwriting ...

Berkley

Data Scientist

Houston, TX · On-site

Company Details Berkley Oil & Gas, a W. R. Berkley Company, is an insurance underwriting manager ... Responsibilities The Data Scientist designs, builds, and delivers analytical solutions that support ...

Berkley

Data Scientist

Houston, TX

Company Details Berkley Oil & Gas, a W. R. Berkley Company, is an insurance underwriting manager ... Responsibilities The Data Scientist designs, builds, and delivers analytical solutions that support ...

Talent Navigation Experts

Data Scientist

Denver, CO · Hybrid

Our enterprise-level client, based in Denver, CO is a leading Oil and Gas producer who is committed ... They are seeking a Data Scientist to join the team full-time to work with other Data Science and ...

Apex Companies

Environmental Scientist 1

Lakewood, CO

$75K - $98K/yr

Your Responsibilities as a Scientist 1: * Conduct Colorado Department of Public Health and ... Conduct Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and reclamation monitoring assessments ...

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Data Scientist

Denver, CO · On-site

Our enterprise-level client, based in Denver, CO is a leading Oil and Gas producer who is committed ... They are seeking a Data Scientist to join the team full-time to work with other Data Science and ...

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What is the difference between Oil Scientist vs Petroleum Engineer?

AspectOil ScientistPetroleum Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Geology, Chemistry, or related fields; often requires research experienceBachelor's or Master's in Petroleum Engineering or related fields; focus on design and development of extraction methods
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, research facilities, field sampling sitesDrilling sites, production facilities, office settings
Industry UsageResearch and development, environmental analysis, resource assessmentExtraction, drilling operations, reservoir management

Oil Scientists primarily focus on research, analysis, and development related to oil resources, working in labs and research settings. Petroleum Engineers concentrate on designing and implementing extraction techniques in the field. Both roles are essential in the oil industry but differ in their focus and work environment.

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Scientist I Milling - Decatur, IL

Scientist I Milling - Decatur, IL

Archer Daniels Midland

On-site

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Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Scientist I, Milling - Decatur, IL
Position Summary:
Our Milling Science & Grain Quality focused research group is looking for an experienced scientist to enhance ADM's grain and oilseed processing capabilities.
This position will work simultaneously across multiple projects in support of operation's needs, customer care, performance excellence, and growth projects.
This role will be responsible for understanding business needs and aligning appropriate levels of technical work to meet those needs at the laboratory and pilot levels and will provide support for plant trials and gathering of plant samples.
The holder of this position will be expected to execute experimental designs, analyze and report the results in a clear and concise manner. This position will provide daily management of the milling laboratory, equipment maintenance, safety reviews and supplies procurement, and assist technical staff on training and executing experiments. The Scientist will be expected to effectively work with external technology providers and across various internal groups including operations, ADM Centers of Excellence, business development, and R&D.  In addition, the Scientist will support successful technologies through the transfer to production in pilot scale up and plant trials. Capability to explain experimental outcomes and apply them to business operations highly desired.
Previous experience in laboratory or piloting experimental design and execution for new product development or process optimization is highly desired; a good understanding of laboratory equipment and maintenance, methodology, and laboratory safety are highly desirable. Cereal science, protein chemistry, starch chemistry and food applications experience is desirable. This position will be focused primarily on laboratory and pilot scale work, but the position will be expected to sometimes work in an industrial plant environment and assist with piloting scaleup demonstration of experiments.
Occasional domestic travel to other ADM locations will be required.
Responsibilities:
  • Partner with Research project teams to identify, develop, and implement new grain and oilseeds processing technologies for new products and processes, process improvements, and troubleshooting to deliver best in class solutions before commercialization
  • Lead where appropriate as an individual contributor and team member on matrix projects
  • Evaluate production processes and develop the best methods for scale-down parameters and pilot testing required to make process changes that increase yield, purity, and/or capacity
  • Design experiments for laboratory and piloting trials, collect and organize data, interpret data
  • Write detailed reports and prepare comprehensive presentations and communicate at all levels of the organization
  • Prepare mass balances of new or existing technologies to understand scale up/scale down
  • Collaborate with plant engineers, vendors, and contractors to identify scale-up risks and then develop methods to mitigate
  • Support pilot trials in industrial environments
  • Work with subject matter experts and managers to ensure technical work is done with sound, scientific methods to provide high quality information in a resource efficient manner
  • Develop standard operating procedures and maintain safe laboratory practices
Education:
  • B.S. Degree with demonstrated knowledge in Chemistry, Grain Science, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Milling Science or related field. An advanced degree (MS) or equivalent experience is preferred.
Experience:
  • Technical background in the areas of chemistry, biology, milling, cereal, food science or related area (knowledge of grain and oilseeds processing from agricultural sources preferred)
Skills:
  • A strong engineering and mechanical aptitude with applied understanding of processing equipment and unit operations including, but not limited to centrifugation, grinding, filtration, dryers, mixers, sizing, dewatering, tempering, and steeping.
  • Knowledge of developing basic mass balance and cost models
  • Strong chemistry or cereal science/oilseeds science knowledge as applied to processing said materials and final products
  • Strong communication, project management and organizational skills that drive timely experimental results
  • Strong teamworking skills to encourage open collaboration, feedback and diverse project team members interactions in a matrix project management environment
  • Good understanding of statistical analysis (JMP software), concepts, and principles
  • Good time management skills
  • Ability to lead and manage teams and individuals
Requirements:
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and support all aspects of laboratory and piloting experimental work.
  • Ability to manage working on multiple projects with a variety of Research teams in a highly multi-tasked environment.
  • Candidate will need to work within established company and laboratory safety guidelines.
  • A willingness to spend time in plant areas, tolerate extreme temperatures, walk long distances, stand, climb stairs and ladders and move through close spaces.
  • Ability to handle moderately heavy tools and materials, e.g. pipe wrenches, five-gallon buckets, and hand-carting 55 gallon drums
  • Previous experience in the analysis of foods, biofuels, natural products, industrial fermentations and experience developing multivariate analysis models will be given added consideration.
  • Must be willing to travel 10% of time.
Core Competencies:
Communication, scientific aptitude, integrity, mechanical aptitude, problem solving, ability to work independently as well as in a diverse team, detail oriented, and safety commitment.
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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