Job Description

Senior Technician - New Berlin, WI

Position Summary

The Seasoning Senior Technician serves as a technical resource to the Culinary Development & Design (CD&D) team in the development, evaluation, optimization, and maintenance of seasoning blends and food products. This role is responsible for preparing product samples, executing and modifying formulations, conducting product evaluations, troubleshooting technical issues, and supporting research and development projects from concept through commercialization. The Senior Technician independently manages assigned development activities, provides technical guidance and support to other laboratory personnel, and collaborates with Food Scientists and cross-functional teams to ensure products meet established quality, sensory, performance, and project requirements.

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare seasoning blends and food prototypes according to established formulas and procedures.
• Accurately weigh, measure, and document ingredients using laboratory equipment and standardized methods.
• Assist Food Scientists with new product development, product optimization, formulation modifications, and maintenance of existing products.
• Prepare product samples for internal evaluations, customer presentations, and production trials with speed and accuracy.
• Support sensory evaluations by preparing samples and recording observations and data.
• Work independently on routine assignments while seeking guidance on complex issues or decisions as needed.
• Provide technical support to the Sauces, Spray Dry, and Flavors product development teams, including sample preparation, formulation execution, product evaluations, and laboratory activities as needed.
• Maintain ingredient inventory in collaboration with other laboratory technicians.
• Maintain accurate records of formulations, testing activities, and sample preparation.
• Operate and maintain laboratory and kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe laboratories and kitchen workspaces.
• Follow written procedures, project instructions, and testing protocols while meeting project timelines.
• Serve as a technical resource and subject-matter expert for seasoning preparation, formulation execution, ingredient functionality, and laboratory procedures.
• Lead and coordinate assigned development projects from initial concept through prototype development under the direction of Food Scientists.
• Independently troubleshoot formulation, processing, ingredient, and product-quality issues and recommend corrective actions or modifications.
• Prioritize and manage multiple development requests independently, communicating status, risks, delays, and resource needs to Food Scientists and management.
• Use Microsoft Office and other software applications to document projects, organize data, and communicate results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Quality Assurance, Operations, and Sales, to support product development activities.
• Prepare and ship product samples to customers using UPS and FedEx shipping systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Culinary Arts, Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field preferred.
• 5 or more years of experience in the food industry, restaurant operations, product development, or a laboratory environment preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, including several hours at a time.

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- Kelli Lara ​

Recruiter- Dolly Lamba

City

New Berlin

State

WI - Wisconsin

Location Country

United States

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.

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:

$55,000.00 - $86,000.00