Senior Research Scientist

Responsibilities

• Support R&D projects focused on wheat and cereal grains, including experimental design, data collection, and analysis.
• Assist in the development and optimization of wheat-based ingredients such as flours, proteins, starches, and fibers.
• Conduct laboratory and pilot-scale experiments to evaluate dough rheology, hydration properties, and processing behavior.
• Utilize analytical instrumentation including RVA, farinograph, mixograph, DSC, and texture analyzers.
• Participate in formulation and application testing to assess structure, volume, and sensory attributes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support ingredient scale-up and technical troubleshooting.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and data summaries for internal stakeholders and customers.

Requirements

• PhD or Master’s degree in Food Science, Grain Science, Cereal Chemistry, Agricultural Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in food ingredient research or product development, preferably with wheat or cereal systems.
• Foundational understanding of wheat chemistry, gluten functionality, starch behavior, and dough rheology.
• Hands-on experience with analytical techniques such as RVA, farinograph, mixograph, and DSC.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic statistical analysis software.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with sensory or functional testing of baked or extruded products.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan.
• Paid time off, including paid holidays, maternity, and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance and company-sponsored training resources.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and various wellness programs.

About the Company

ADM is a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. We unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide through industry-advancing innovations and a commitment to sustainability.