**89457BR** **Job Title:** R&D Supervisor - Kennesaw, GA **Department/Function:** Research & Development **Job Description:** **R&D Supervisor - Kennesaw, GA** **NATURE & SCOPE** The R&D Supervisor works under the authority of either the R&D Manager or Vice President for managing the varying roles within the bacteriophage team (Americas and Ireland). The R&D Supervisor is responsible for the development, planning, and operation of R&D Bacteriophage projects and assists production in identifying issues or areas of improvement. To bring unique, game-changing, efficacious, high-margin new products to a variety of markets and work with clinical research, and method development to ensure accurate, precise, reproducible, presentable, and publishable works on existing and new technologies. The scope of responsibility for this position crosses multiple departments within ADM (e.g. Quality Control/Assurance, Sales, etc.); therefore, the incumbent needs to collaborate with various departments and institutions. He or She will lead, facilitate, and support the improvement of staff through regular communication regarding expectations, priorities, business results, and performance. Additional functions are to develop and validate experiments and protocols; write reports (internal and external); present results to senior colleagues, customers, and vendors; responsible for ensuring completion of all ADM/Deerland training by all colleagues within the bacteriophage team. **MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES** The responsibilities of a Research & Development Supervisor include, but are not limited to the following: **Key Responsibilities** + Lead R&D Bacteriophage efforts from project inception to completion/revenue generation + Build/Implement detailed R&D work plan to fulfill company’s project(s) objectives + Identify new technologies that will enhance the growth of Deerland Enzymes portfolio in terms of bacteriaphages. + Oversee the development, improvement, validation, and implementation of new product Development + Work with project mgr. to create and be accountable for the R&D parts of the stage gate and RACI process (es). + Improve and expand company’s knowledge of new ingredients/technologies for new and existing markets as applicable + Stay within department budget. + Collaborate with industry professionals to expand new application development opportunities + Meet or exceed all deliverables associated with R&D, new product development + Provide leadership, motivation, and performance based culture within the technology team + Handle, prepare, and work with biological samples such as blood, fecal matter, and other bodily fluids + Establish and maintain laboratory collaborations with Universities. + Lead and manage department staff through effective planning, mentoring, directing and coordination of development activity + Record, interpret, and present results to senior colleagues, customers, and vendors + Ensure compliance with all relevant IRB, HIPAA, GCP and other regulatory agency requirements. + Ensure ongoing training, certifications, and compliance with current regulations + Collaborate on the development of program materials including educational materials, marketing materials, websites, forms, and reports **Research Responsibilities** + Train technicians in new methods and R&D work + Maintain familiarity with current scientific literature and contributes to the process of a project + Identify problems or obstacles in the system/procedures related to implementation of the research protocols + Handle, restrain, and transport animals in a safe and humane manner for animal model studies + Carry out routine tasks and follow strict methodologies to carry out analyses + Oversee the investigation, creation, validation, and development of new methods, protocols, and technologies for Quality Control/Quality Assurance/R&D **General Responsibilities** + Oversee the development, improvement, validation, and implementation of New market penetration via technology based solutions + Develop and monitor study related budgets and provide reports as required to department administration and funding agencies + Contribute ideas and concepts to initiate or advance projects + Initiate and ensure compliance with applicable safety procedures + Publish in vitro and in vivo work done through Science & Technology + Develop, as warranted, prototypes for range of products based on company’s technology + All other assigned duties + Out of state travel: Occasional (<10%) **Education** + Minimum – – Bachelor in Sciences or equivalent in microbiology, biochemistry, biology, or similar degree. + Preferred – Masters in Sciences or 3 years of industry experience. **Experience** **Required** + Proficient in MS Office, Excel, and PowerPoint + Minimum 1 year of industry experience + Proven track record of successfully leading R&D projects from start to finish + Proven track record in attracting, retaining talent, and addressing performance issues **Preferred** + Previous supervisory and/or managerial experience + Quality control and knowledge of cGMP + Independent research projects + Troubleshooting **Specific skills** + Strong attention to detail in order to produce accurate, precise, and reproducible data to support scientific investigations + Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills + Task-oriented and results-driven + Strong work ethic and prioritization skills + Design, collect, and write publishable work + Work collaboratively with various departments to compile, analyze, and interpret data + Excellent written and oral communication skills – ability to make presentations and/or give presentations Excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don’t check every box. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings. ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. REF:89457BR **Req/Job ID:** 89457BR **City:** Kennesaw **State:** GA - Georgia **Ref ID:** \#LI-AS5 **:** **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. 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We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM. (https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/) **:** **Benefits and Perks** Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including: + **Physical wellness** – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable). + **Financial wellness** – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection. + **Mental and social wellness** – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares). 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