Job Description
Scientist Lipids R&D (f/m/d)
Your Challenge
Looking to further progress your career in lipid science?
An exciting opportunity has arisen at our R&D Team Lipid Science & Applications EMEA. Our aim is to facilitate the research and development of innovative vegetable oils and fats from raw materials all the way to application in finished confectionery, margarines, bakery, fried goods and many other applications. For that we are looking for an enthusiastic scientist who drives research projects related to new products, functional improvements, raw materials, processing, analytics, contaminant mitigation research and all other aspects lipid science related. We would like you to join our team at our brand new Research and Development Center in Hamburg.
Your Key Responsibilities
1. Manage and execute lipid related research and find technically sound solutions to meet customer needs
2. Define and timely deliver on agreed project objectives
3. Design and develop lipid solutions for a wide range of final products like confectionary, bakery, snacks and meat alternatives
4. Independently plan and execute laboratory and pilot plant trials
5. Contribute to the creation of intellectual property within the projects
6. Collaborate with various internal stakeholders like the broad scientific community within ADM, technical account management, quality departments as well as commercial, regulatory, legal and operations teams
7. Develop and implement new methods and processes
8. Closely collaborate with the technical account management team to provide support in science based customer communication and development projects
9. Report and present research findings internally and externally
Your Profile
10. A Master degree in food science, food chemistry or food technology and prior work experience of minimum 3 years in an R&D function in the food industry
11. In depth knowledge of vegetable oils and fats, and related refining, modification and application technologies; extensive experience in a typical oils and fats application area is a plus
12. Proficient project manager
13. Good command of digital R&D laboratory tools
14. Fluent level of German and English
15. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
16. Ability to explain complex scientific concepts to non-scientific audiences
17. High dedication and self-motivation
18. Team player
19. Hands-on style and service mentality
ADM Hamburg AG - Research
Nippoldstraße 117 | D-21107 Hamburg
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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
Req/Job ID
103368BR
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Ref ID
#LI-MB2