Application Color Scientist - Erlanger, KY

Application Color Scientist - Erlanger, KY

Position Summary:
The individual holding this position is required to have working knowledge of Color Applications 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 strong 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
• Powders and Powder Blends
• Applications across Food and Beverage (Pet Food a plus)
• Commercialization from Bench-Top to Production-Scale

Prior experience with Color Applications is required. The successful candidate should have strong presentation skills and the ability to develop relationships with internal and external customers.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for testing color formulations across all food & beverage applications (pet food application a plus)
• Collaboration and cooperation with other employees, including color scientists and product developers
• Executing stability protocol on color toolbox and finished products to validate stable solutions

Core Competencies:
Sense of urgency; attention to detail; 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

Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor.  * If you’ve been in your current position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required.  * If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required.  
​Hiring Manager- Jessica Kidwell   ​
Recruiter- Amy Schroeder

 

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:

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.