CD&D Color Technician - Erlanger, KY

CD&D Color Technician - New Berlin, WI
Position Purpose
Support the Colors CD&D team in executing laboratory workstreams, enabling product development, customer solutions, and commercialization of color systems across key applications (beverage, confectionery, dairy, etc.). This role ensures high-quality, timely execution of experimental work aligned with business priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare color systems, blends, and application prototypes per project briefs

Execute bench‑scale trials following defined SOPs and protocols

Conduct stability, processing and performance evaluations (heat, pH, light, etc.)

Maintain accurate sample preparation and documentation

Produce internal and customer‑facing samples with speed and accuracy

Support application scientists in formulation iterations and troubleshooting

Manage sample inventory, labeling and shipment coordination

Record experimental data clearly in lab systems and notebooks

Compile basic results summaries for scientist review

Maintain traceability of formulations, raw materials and outputs

Maintain a clean, organized and safe lab environment

Follow all EH&S, GMP and quality protocols

Monitor raw material stock levels and support inventory management

Ensure equipment is calibrated and functioning properly

Coordinate closely with CD&D scientists and quality teams

Support commercialization activities through sample and data readiness

Participate in team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement

Consistently produce high-quality, reproducible samples

Execute experiments right‑first‑time with minimal rework

Meet project timelines and support rapid iteration cycles

Turn around requests quickly while maintaining quality

Prioritize workload based on business urgency

Support time‑sensitive customer opportunities

Qualifications

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or related field (preferred)

0–3 years in food, beverage, or ingredient laboratory environment

Experience with color systems or food applications preferred

Competencies

Basic formulation and lab technique proficiency

Understanding of measurement tools (pH, colorimetry, etc.)

Familiarity with GMP and lab safety standards

Detail-oriented and highly organized

Strong time management and task prioritization

Collaborative mindset with strong communication skills

Pay Range
$41,600.00 - $71,000.00

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.

Benefits And Perks

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).

Paid time off including paid holidays.

Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.

Tuition assistance.

Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

Req/Job ID: 110037BR

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