Scientist I - Small Scale Fermentation - Decatur, IL

ADM
Full-time Decatur, IL other-general
Posted:
June 07, 2026
Location:
Decatur, IL, United States

Job Description

**109754BR**
**Job Title:**

Scientist I - Small Scale Fermentation - Decatur, IL

**Department/Function:**

Research & Development

**Job Description:**

**Scientist (I), Small Scale Fermentation – Decatur, IL**
ADM Research & Development
This is an exempt level position.

**Position Summary**
The Research Cell Engineering team is recruiting a motivated industrial microbiology scientist to execute bench-scale fermentation experiments supporting critical biotechnology projects for ADM. This role is lab-focused, and this scientist will be responsible for executing fermentations using flasks and bench top bioreactors. As an important member of the small-scale fermentation (SSF) team, the successful candidate will participate in strain evaluations of genetically engineered cell factories and contribute to the earliest stages of fast-paced bioprocess development by providing critical feedback on strain performance and physiology. ...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Decatur, United States
Posted: June 07, 2026
Deadline: June 13, 2026