Formulation Specialist - Quincy, IL

Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) is the world leader in BioEnergy and has a premier position in the agricultural processing value chain. ADM is one of the world’s largest processors of soybeans, corn, wheat and cocoa. ADM is a leading manufacturer of biodiesel, ethanol, soybean oil and meal, corn sweeteners, flour and other value-added food and feed ingredients. Headquartered in Decatur, Illinois, ADM has over 26,000 employees, more than 240 processing plants and net sales for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007 of $44 billion. Additional information can be found on ADM’s Web site at http://www.admworld.com.

ADM Alliance Nutrition, Inc., a fully-owned subsidiary of Archer Daniels Midland Company and national manufacturer of livestock feed with over 40 locations in North America, is seeking an ambitious individual for a Formulation Specialist role to be based at the division headquarters in Quincy, IL and report to the Formulation Services Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Create and maintain formulas and feed tags that are in compliance with AAFCO, FDA, GMP, etc. regulations.Making feed labels available to our production facilities on the company portal.Review formulations work of peers for nutritional accuracy, manufacturing quality, and best cost.Work seamlessly with internal customers including pricing, purchasing, customer service, quality, production, sales, and marketing groups.Provide technical support to plants as necessary.Perform plant and system maintenance on an on-going basis.Assume lead role on special projects as requested by ManagerMaintain accurate and orderly records.Timely, accurate and professional communication with internal and external customers.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

BS degree in Agriculture or Animal Science (Advanced degree preferred)Understanding of and ability to adhere to feed industry regulatory and manufacturing requirements.Ability to productively utilize Microsoft Access, Word, Excel, Oracle, and Brill Formulation software.Knowledge of multi-species nutritional requirementsExcellent communication and organizational skillsTeam Player

Physical Requirements:

Working at a desk on a computer for extended periods.

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