Associated Scientist Product Development Beverage (m/f/d)

at  Archer Daniels Midland Company

JOB DESCRIPTION

In the department of CD&D in Heidelberg
ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We’re a premier global human and animal nutrition company, delivering solutions today with an eye to the future. We’re blazing new trails in health and well-being as our scientists develop groundbreaking products to support healthier living. We’re a cutting-edge innovator leading the way to a new future of plant-based consumer and industrial solutions to replace petroleum-based products. We’re an unmatched agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. And we’re a leader in sustainability, scaling across entire value chains to help decarbonize our industry and safeguard our planet. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional and sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow. Learn more at ww.adm.com

Your Role

• You develop innovative concepts and recipes for semi-finished and finished products for our national and international customers in the beverage sector
• You prepare samples for tastings
• You take over the independent processing of customer briefings and accompany the process from the product idea to the final production
• You manage projects and interact with internal stakeholders (marketing, R&D, sales, production, quality assurance, etc.)
• You qualify beverages according to their sensory and physical properties
• You act as a technical contact for customers and sales and you look after one or more customers on your on responsibility on behalf of CD&D
• You take part in customer meetings and prepare the necessary technical presentations for them
• You ensure adequate product documentation and data evaluation
• You actively participate in strategy development for different product groups and regions
• You take over the processing and further development of focus topics in close cooperation with other development groups and adjacent departments

Your Profile

• You have a successfully completed degree in the field of beverage or food technology or comparable training
• You have gained first practical experience in product development of beverages, as well as in innovation and project management
• You have a keen interest in product development and food trends and also like to try something new
• You have a passion and technical understanding for complex product development processes, as well as a strong problem-solving ability
• You are not afraid of innovation, you are always generating new ideas and you are not afraid to go different ways
• You like to show initiative and are able to work under pressure
• You are open to new agile working methods, and flexible and self-organized working is a matter of course for you
• You feel comfortable in a dynamic, international environment and enjoy building partnerships as well as cross-functional and cross-cultural collaboration
• You know the current IT programs and have a certain IT affinity
• You speak very good English and have a good command of German
• You have a valid European work permit

Our offer

• Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment with flexible work time models
• Room for innovative thinking and growth
• A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity
• Excellent career opportunities in a world leading nutrition company
• An attractive remuneration including a variety of social benefits like subsidized health & fitness offers

Learn more about ADM WILD at www.adm.com.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and value diversity at our company. If you feel this job is for you, unlock your potential and apply now online informing us about your earliest possible entry date and salary expectation.

• You develop innovative concepts and recipes for semi-finished and finished products for our national and international customers in the beverage sector
• You prepare samples for tastings
• You take over the independent processing of customer briefings and accompany the process from the product idea to the final production
• You manage projects and interact with internal stakeholders (marketing, R&D, sales, production, quality assurance, etc.)
• You qualify beverages according to their sensory and physical properties
• You act as a technical contact for customers and sales and you look after one or more customers on your on responsibility on behalf of CD&D
• You take part in customer meetings and prepare the necessary technical presentations for them
• You ensure adequate product documentation and data evaluation
• You actively participate in strategy development for different product groups and regions
• You take over the processing and further development of focus topics in close cooperation with other development groups and adjacent department