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### Job Details#### Job Title:Research Scientist Enzyme Applications - Decatur, IL #### Location:, , , #### Company: #### Industry Sector: #### Industry Type: #### Career Type: #### Job Type:Full Time #### Minimum Years Experience Required:N/A #### Salary: ### Get Job Alerts**Career Type:** **Country:** USAI agree to receive alerts from and to the .Your alert was created successfully.## General Alert Saved* The listings below are jobs matching the criteria you've selected for your General Alert on . Criteria selected was:* General alert saved for .* General alert notifications will be sent weekly on Monday.* Please note that you can only have one general alert active at any given time. Creating a new general alert will override an existing general alert.* Visit the to manage your alerts# Research Scientist Enzyme Applications - Decatur, IL| Number of Years Experience: * | | Minimum Education Completed: * | || Education Major / Discipline Category: * | | Most Recent / Current Occupation: * | |**Job Description** **Research Scientist - Enzyme Applications** ADM Research, Decatur, IL This is a Full-Time, exempt position **Position Summary** ADM Research is seeking a Research Scientist with a strong background in Protein Chemistry, Enzymology, Organic Chemistry and biochemical transformations to join our Enzyme Process Chemistry group in Decatur, IL. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of innovative enzyme-based processes for the conversion of agricultural feedstocks-including starch, oil, and protein-based materials-into high-value products. This role will collaborate closely with ADM's Strain Engineering, Fermentation, Analytical, and downstream processing teams to drive advancements in enzyme applications, immobilization, and assay development. At ADM, you'll have the opportunity to apply your scientific expertise to real-world challenges, advancing sustainable technologies that transform agricultural feedstocks into innovative products. **Key Responsibilities*** Apply expertise at the intersection of chemistry, biochemistry, and enzymology to advance ADM's enzyme technology initiatives.* Lead and manage research projects from concept to completion, ensuring successful outcomes.* Support existing and emerging enzyme-based commercial programs through troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving.* Develop and optimize new enzymes and enzymatic processes for industrial applications.* Design and execute experiments using Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies and software tools.* Communicate research progress through verbal updates, written reports, and technical presentations.* Participate in safety reviews and promote a strong culture of laboratory safety.* Occasional travel may be required.**Requirements and Qualifications*** Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemical/Biological Engineering, or a related field with 0-3 years of experience; or M.S. with 5+ years of relevant experience.* Demonstrated expertise in enzymatic transformations, organic synthesis, enzyme expression, purification, and characterization.* Strong understanding of enzyme kinetics, thermodynamics, and stability.* Proficiency with chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques.* Experience in enzymatic process scale-up, enzyme downstream processing, and process design is highly desirable.* Familiarity with molecular biology techniques and bench-scale fermentation is beneficial but not required.* Knowledge of safe handling of hazardous materials and compliance with safety and communication protocols.* Proficiency with statistical analysis tools and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).* Ability to safely lift and manipulate reactor systems up to 50 pounds, move gas cylinders and use hand or power tools as necessary.**Skills and Competencies*** Strong passion for hands-on laboratory work in an industrial research environment.* Results-driven with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.* Highly organized with strong interpersonal and time-management abilities.* Creative, analytical, and proactive problem-solver.* Team-oriented, with the ability to contribute effectively to global, cross-functional teams. ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. REF:104056BR **#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 lawTo apply please click on APPLY TO THIS POSITIONJob Post Date: 12/05/25Here are some other jobs you may be interested in applying for.| | || --- | --- || Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) Decatur, Illinois | Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) Chicago, Illinois || Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) Chicago, Illinois | |11 people are interested in this job.

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