Senior Scientist - Food and Beverage

As a Senior Scientist you will coordinate and manage the customer product development projects, supporting the development process from the generation of concepts, to creation of laboratory samples, through to industrial manufacturing. Supporting and leading product and trial fillings at the customer site in Zambia, with a focus on beverages.

Main Responsibilities

• Create, further develop and maintain a local/regional product portfolio
• Support the African business development plan from the technical side
• Follow and understand the business strategy of regional and local key accounts
• Provide guidance and technical support on final product formulation and manufacturing to our commercial team for our African customers
• Set goals and priorities to achieve goals
• Processing of sample orders in the IT system
• Sensory and physical assessment, control and qualification of developments
• Provision of the corresponding samples for shipment to national and international customers, for consumer tests and trade fairs
• Review of ingredients (vitamins, minerals, flavors, colors, etc.) and appropriate adaptation of formulations in compliance with cost and quality specifications
• Solid mathematical knowledge
• Compliance with and monitoring of ISO processes, including the fulfillment of assigned rotating laboratory tasks
• Compliance with and monitoring of internal and legal requirements and guidelines for hygiene, occupational safety, food safety and environmental protection
• Support and participation in customer presentations and internal product presentations
• Collaborate and communicate between departments across EMEA, including our development headquarters and technical service team, other application labs and the commercial team.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Food and beverage manufacturing experience and are (ideally)well networked in the industry
• Excellent project management skills
• The ability to think about, assess and shape the future of individuals, teams and the organization; you understand how an organization needs to change in the face of internal and external trends and influences; you develop with others a shared long-term vision for the organization; you advocate for action to achieve long-term goals and influence others to make the vision a reality
• Excellent written and spoken English. Another language is an advantage
• Strong communication skills
• Solid PC skills and affinity with IT tools (SAP and Salesforce)
• Strong knowledge in African regulatory environment
• Travel willingness and no problem to spend about 40-50% of your time to Zambia
• Enthusiasm to develop innovative solutions and trends in the beverage market
• Joy to collaborate within and between teams
• You are internationally mobile, welcoming new opportunities in a highly dynamic, global environment with the willingness to go the extra mile.

Qualification and experience:

• BS Degree or MS Degree in Food Science and Technology, Chemistry or Biotechnology
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in food and beverage industry
• Strong background and experience in product development and application of beverage and food

City

Johannesburg

State

Gauteng

Location Country

South Africa

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.