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.
Essential Functions
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
Educational Qualifications:
B.S. in chemistry or related fields
Experience Qualifications:
Desire knowledge of general chemistry and laboratory experimental operations but not mandatory
Skill Requirements:
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
Work Environment
The position responsibilities are primarily in the Research Laboratory and the Pilot Plant areas but the role requires familiarity with project-related processes and procedures throughout the Winter Haven facility.
Physical Demands
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 35lbs.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position which centers around business hours of 8:00AM - 5:00PM (1hr lunch) but could "shift" by up to 4hrs (with notification) to accommodate laboratory and pilot plant activities.
Travel
This position requires little to no travel (< 5%)
Other Duties
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the employee for this job.
Duties and responsibilities may change at any time
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.
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Job Post Date: 10/14/26
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