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# Citrus Scientist - Winter Haven, FL

Winter Haven 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.
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## Job description

Citrus Scientist - Winter Haven, FL

### Summary/Objective

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 ( 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

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## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Not stated
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 18, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 18, 2026
- Listed for: Under a day
- Location: Winter Haven[Apply on Archer Daniels Midland’s careers site →](https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25416&siteid=5998&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=3393095)

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