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The team will work with novel and legacy technologies to drive innovation across ADM’s business units.\nThe specialist will work directly with research engineers and scientists to setup, commission, and operate pilot scale equipment across multiple ADM locations with a primarily focus at our Development Products facility in Decatur, IL.\nThe candidate will interpret and modify Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams, develop and modify Standard Operating Procedures for new and existing processes, and troubleshoot equipment during operations.\nExperiments and production campaigns will require periods of shift work including 24/5 (8hr) and 24/7 (12hr) coverage for up to three months at a time. Both night and day shift coverage will be necessary to achieve the goals of the group.\nThe successful candidate must be self-driven, willing to expand their knowledge, and capable of teaching others. 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