Research & Development Quality Specialist I –… at ADM · Decatur

Research & Development Quality Specialist I – Decatur, IL
This is an Exempt position.

Job Summary: This position supports the development, implementation, execution, and performance of the Quality Systems to ensure products meet the quality and food safety standards.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists in the implementation and maintenance of the pilot plant food safety, quality management, and document control
• Serve as an active member of Food Safety teams
• Provides support and guidance for day-to-day decision-making regarding quality/food safety impacts on products
• Required to be flexible, providing quality and food safety support across projects and teams
• Supports training activities regarding quality and food safety
• Owns GMP and ensures cleaning and hygiene programs are carried out
• Conducts pre-operation inspection of equipment that has undergone maintenance and/or sanitation
• Assists with compliance and regulatory audits.
• Routinely conducts GMP, Food Safety Plan / HACCP, and internal inspections.
• Works with scientists and leadership to ensure products meet quality and food safety standards and provides guidance as needed
• Participate/Lead root cause analysis and corrective action/preventative action plans in the event of a quality or food safety incident.
• Assists in providing quality training to new hires, contractors, and refresher training as needed and maintains training records.
• Carries out and uphold monitoring and prerequisite programs
• Assists with oversight of Pest Control Program
• Works closely with multiple R&D teams to assist with implementation of new programs and review of existing plans and programs

Job Qualifications:

• Preferred 4 year degree or equivalent Food Safety experience
• Recommended PCQI trained
• Working knowledge of document management systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and other data bases.
• Knowledge of applicable food regulations and requirements (FDA, GMPs, USDA, HACCP).
• Ability to make decisions based on information and data available.
• Ability to work as a team member and provide training.

Working Conditions:

• Employees in this position may be exposed to various potential chemical and food allergens due to the nature of our business and the requirements of the job. If there is any reason such exposure would interfere with your ability to perform this role or work at the location, please notify the hiring manager.

Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor. * If you’ve been in your current position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required. * If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required.
​Hiring Manager- Allison Koester ​
Recruiter- Amy Schroeder