Citrus Scientist - Winter Haven, FL

Archer Daniels Midland • Winter Haven, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Scientist will plan, execute, and interpret laboratory and pilot-scale research activities in support of product development, process optimization, and commercialization. The role applies established scientific principles and analytical techniques while exercising professional judgment in determining experimental approaches and interpreting results.

Requirements

• B.S. in chemistry or related fields
• Desire knowledge of general chemistry and laboratory experimental operations but not mandatory
• Ability to conduct laboratory experiments and use scientific method
• Ability to make scientific observations
• Utilize research instrumentation to generate results
• Communicate effectively with others in the form of reports, and daily interactions
• Efficient use of laboratory software used for data analysis, reporting, and equipment operation
• Manage one’s time effectively on various project
• Self-starter and diligent worker on assigned projects

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and execute laboratory experiments in alignment with R&D and business objectives
• Serve as primary R&D distillation operator, including continuous, batch and thin film distillations
• Conduct liquid-liquid extraction experiments in conjunction with business objectives
• Provide technical guidance on scale-up from bench to production scale
• Provide support to the Citrus Natural Products Chemistry Laboratory
• Develop new products and commercialize in accordance with site commercialization guidelines
• Generate, analyze, and interpret analytical data using advanced instrumentation (GC-MS, GC-MS/MS, LC-MS/MS, LC-QTOF)
• Troubleshoot experimental issues and adapt methodologies based on scientific findings
• Document experimental work, data, and conclusions in laboratory notebooks and technical summaries
• Communicate results and recommendations to R&D management and the global R&D organization
• Prioritizes work across multiple projects based on research and business needs

Benefits

• medical/Rx
• dental
• vision
• on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement
• flexible spending accounts
• health savings account
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• cash balance plan
• discounted employee stock purchasing program
• life insurance
• disability
• workers’ compensation
• legal assistance
• identity theft protection
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares)
• Paid time off
• paid holidays
• Adoption assistance
• paid maternity and parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level