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Job Title: Sr Scientist Separations Technology - Decatur, IL
Company Name: Archer Daniels Midland
Location: Decatur, IL United States
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 06/08/2026
Expire Date: 07/08/2026
Job Categories: Engineering, Hospitality/Tourism, Manufacturing and Production, Sales, Science
Job Description
Sr Scientist Separations Technology - Decatur, IL
Sr Scientist Separations Technology - Decatur, IL

Position summary:
The Scientist/Engineer will be responsible for leading the discovery and development of various downstream separation processes including depth filtration, membrane filtration, and liquid/solids separations. This will include supporting production troubleshooting and continuous improvement efforts as well as developing new process from bench to pilot demonstration and potentially to commercial scale production. The candidate will be expected to lead diverse technical project teams towards the timely completion of project goals which will require building strong relations with various groups including plant operations, business development and R&D

Key roles:
  • Lead the development and transfer of robust separation processes including depth filtration, membrane filtration, and liquid/solids separations.
  • Seek out, evaluate and implement new technologies for separations.
  • Support both troubleshooting and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Direct diverse technical projects teams to evaluate, develop and transfer processes to production.
  • Build strong relationships with plant operations and business units.
  • Design and run experiments including the selection of sampling procedures, analytical methods and some routine analytical analysis.
  • Train and potentially supervise other scientists, engineers and technicians.
  • Design, set up, operate and maintain lab and pilot separations equipment.
  • Maintain housekeeping and observe safety standards in lab and pilot plant.
  • Consolidate, interpret and present data/conclusions/recommendations in both written and oral formats.
Core Competencies:
Communication, innovative, curiosity, adaptability, integrity, mechanical aptitude, problem solving, independent judgment, teamwork, dependability, persistent, patient, detail oriented and safety commitment

Requirements:
  • A Ph.D. Degree in a technical field (chemistry or chemical engineering preferred) or a Master’s Degree in a technical field (chemistry or chemical engineering preferred) and 3+ years of process development experience, or a Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field (chemistry or chemical engineering preferred) and 5+ years of process development, ideally in separations process development, is required.
  • Candidates with additional experience around separations including simulated moving bed chromatography, crystallization, ion exchange, and/or centrifugation would be preferred.
  • Strong technical background with various lab equipment and instrumentation.
  • Project leadership training and experience.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Understanding of chemistry, math, physics, biology, materials, and design principles.
  • Skilled with basic piping and mechanical procedures and knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment.
Physical requirements:
  • Ability to handle moderately heavy tools and materials, e.g. pipe wrenches, five gallon buckets, and hand-carting 55 gallon drums.
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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Company Name: Archer Daniels Midland
Website:https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?PageType=JobDetails&partnerid=25416&siteid=5998&jobid=3364879&codes=HBCU#
Company Description:
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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