Job DescriptionScientist CD&D Color - New Berlin, WIPosition Summary:The individual holding this position is required to have working knowledge of Color Science in Food and Beverage applications, specifically with Colors Exempt from Certification (commonly known as Natural Colors), including common knowledge of raw materials and ingredients used in their creation. Also, a general understanding of formulation trouble-shooting and stability protocol for color and finished products is expected.
The areas of knowledge should include:- Product Development
- Broad Color Portfolio
- Liquids and Liquid Blends
- Dispersions
- Powders and Powder Blends
- Extracts and Juice Concentrates
- Applications across Food and Beverage (Pet Food a plus)
- Commercialization from Bench-Top to Production-Scale
Prior experience with Color Development is required. The successful candidate should have strong presentation skills and the ability to develop relationships with internal and external customers. (Position may require some travel to customers.)
Key Responsibilities:- Responsible for developing color formulations suitable for food & beverage applications (pet food application a plus)
- Collaboration and cooperation with other employees, including other color scientists and product developers
- Partner with Operations and QC to successfully scaleup newly created solutions
- Executing stability protocol on color toolbox and finished products to validate stable solutions
Core Competencies:- Sense of urgency; adaptability; ability to prioritize workload, with rapid shifts; open communication; technical knowledge; collaboration; flexibility; teamwork; problem solving; dependability; curiosity; integrity; commitment to safety.
Requirements:- BS/MS (Science) with 5+ yrs' color science experience;
- PhD with 3+ yrs' color science experience outside of academia
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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.
Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.
If hired, employees will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
The pay range for this position is expected to be between:
