Assistant Scientist

at ADM in Decatur, Illinois, United States

Job Description

88219BR

Job Title:

Assistant Scientist

Department/Function:

Research & Development

Job Description:

Assistant Scientist – Decatur, IL

Job Description and Requirements:

This position is responsible for assisting with research trials and maintaining recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) for ADM Animal Nutrition Research and Development team. Research priorities support developing novel solutions to challenges in the aquaculture industry. The person in this position will work closely with the aquaculture wet lab manager and research scientists to conduct trials, assist with feed manufacture, and perform lab analysis (e.g., water quality, feed proximate composition, and tissue analysis) at the facility. The position will also require scheduling flexibility to allow working weekends and holidays on a rotational basis.

This position requires basic aquaculture husbandry skills. The person in this position will be responsible for feeding fish and shrimp, general operation of RAS, water quality analysis, recording data, collecting samples, and cleaning and maintaining tanks. Basic laboratory skills, such as pipetting, use of analytical balances, and performing standard assays, will be essential to performing job duties. The candidate will have strong communication skills with the ability to work independently and function on a diverse team.

Detailed Responsibilities:

+ Feed and provide general husbandry to fish and shrimp

+ Willingness to work with biological samples and live animals

+ Assist project managers in the development and execution of research protocols

+ Follow Animal Care and Use Committee guidelines

+ Collect and organize data for analysis or presentation

+ Perform water quality analysis and system maintenance/upgrades

+ Monitor inventory of critical supplies for operation of the aquaculture lab

+ Set up, calibrate, and maintain aquaculture lab equipment

+ Follow ADM safety policies

Education and Experience:

+ B.S. in relevant area (e.g. animal nutrition, biology, aquaculture, or microbiology) or previous experience in aquaculture is preferred; other candidates may be considered based on relevant experience

+ Demonstrated ability to execute research protocols and interpret laboratory assays

+ Working knowledge of conducting research trials preferred

+ Familiarity with industrial processes and/or livestock feed manufacture is desirable

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

+ Demonstrated proficiency in written and verbal communication

+ Ability to communicate effectively to a diverse team

Excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don’t check every box. 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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Req/Job ID:

88219BR

City:

Decatur

State:

IL – Illinois

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About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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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.

We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM. (https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/)

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Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

+ Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).

+ Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.

+ Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

+ Paid time off including paid holidays.

+ Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.

+ Tuition assistance.

+ Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.