Sr Scientist Separations Technology - Decatur, IL

3364879No5998548410.00.002-Jun-2026Sr Scientist Separations Technology - Decatur, ILResearch & DevelopmentSr 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.

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REF:108427BR108427BRDecatur IL - Illinois #LI-AS5 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.#LI-Onsite #IncludingYou

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

$70,400.00 - $129,000.00The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus