[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Archer Daniels Midland jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/archer-daniels-midland/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Archer Daniels Midland · Decatur # Senior Microbiologist - Decatur, IL Decatur Senior individual contributor Research & Science Listed on Archer Daniels Midland’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Archer Daniels Midland’s careers site →](https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25416&siteid=5998&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=3369900) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Archer Daniels Midland](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/archer-daniels-midland/) / Senior Microbiologist - Decatur, IL ## Job description Senior Microbiologist, Process Micro Team – Decatur, IL - Relocation Assistance Available Research & Development This is an exempt level role. ### Position Summary The Senior Microbiologist, Process Micro Team position requires an experienced and lab-focused individual to advance ADM’s microbial process research and innovation capabilities. This role will emphasize laboratory experimentation, analytical method development, and data-driven insights to support process optimization and contamination control strategies across ADM’s production network. The successful candidate will apply deep expertise in microbiology, molecular biology, and instrumentation to generate actionable scientific data, lead R&D initiatives, and collaborate cross-functionally with colleagues in Research, Engineering, and Operations. This position will report to Jeanette Skaluba, R&D Director, Process Micro. ### Job Responsibilities - Design, execute, and interpret laboratory experiments focused on microbial process understanding, optimization, and contamination control. - Develop and apply advanced analytical and molecular biology techniques (e.g., qPCR, sequencing, flow cytometry, spectroscopic and chromatographic methods) to characterize microbial systems. - Lead R&D projects and initiatives originating from the Process Micro team, coordinating timelines, resources, and communication across functional groups. - Support plant operations through data-driven insights and lab-based troubleshooting of process microbiology issues. - Collaborate with plant and research teams to translate laboratory findings into scalable process improvements and technology implementations. - Develop and maintain laboratory instrumentation methods and data analysis workflows to ensure high-quality, reproducible results. - Contribute to contamination control strategies and sanitary process design through experimental validation and risk-based approaches. - Communicate findings, recommendations, and technical reports to stakeholders across R&D and Operations. - Ability to travel to ADM locations approximately 15–20% of the time. ### Education - BS degree or higher in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Bioprocess Engineering, Food Safety, or a related scientific discipline. - Advanced degree (MS or PhD) preferred. ### Experience - With a BS, 10+ yrs of combined experience in industrial microbiology, bioprocess development, or related laboratory environments. - With an MS, 7+ yrs of combined experience in industrial microbiology, bioprocess development, or related laboratory environments. - With a PhD, 3+ yrs of combined experience in industrial microbiology, bioprocess development, or related laboratory environments. - Demonstrated proficiency in molecular and analytical techniques relevant to microbial process characterization. - Experience with experimental design, data analytics, and interpretation of complex biological datasets. - Proven ability to manage projects and deliver results in cross-functional settings. ### Skills and Proficiencies - Strong technical expertise in microbiological and molecular analytical methods. - Proficiency in data analysis tools and software for biological and process data (e.g., statistical packages, visualization tools). - Excellent written and oral communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences. - Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse, multidisciplinary teams and contribute to ADM’s innovation strategy through research excellence. - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in laboratory and project execution. Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? 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:109553BR ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 99 days - Location: Decatur[Apply on Archer Daniels Midland’s careers site →](https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25416&siteid=5998&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=3369900) ## More jobs at Archer Daniels Midland ### [Descriptive Sensory Panelist - Part-Time - Decatur, IL](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/archer-daniels-midland/jobs/2f8808cc7b35225423da/) Decatur ### [Extrusion Scientist - Decatur, IL](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/archer-daniels-midland/jobs/ad11fa8d1557846ce0da/) Decatur ### [Laboratory Technician - Decatur, IL](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/archer-daniels-midland/jobs/ae565c3d45264b9ce17b/) Decatur ### [Laboratory Technician III - Cell Engineering - Decatur, IL](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/archer-daniels-midland/jobs/9d2263fe794d4bb4e15b/) Decatur ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Microbiologist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sgs/jobs/e9261a0f1c765fbce797/) SGS · Fairfield, NJ, United States ### [Microbiologist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sgs/jobs/2e75aba9737f3466cb3a/) SGS · Northglenn, CO, United States ### [Quality Technician (Microbiologist)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nestle/jobs/ab8f1c79fc767d22d07b/) Nestlé · Eden, NC, US ### [QC Microbiologist 1](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ge-healthcare-technologies/jobs/8836db440e79b6ac98ac/) GE HealthCare Technologies · Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States of America ### [SALES ASSOCIATE in DECATUR IL S00146](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/dollar-general/jobs/cfde3bac8b1cd4abe846/) Dollar General · Decatur, IL, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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