Senior Research Scientist, Process Chemistry - Decatur, IL

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$116,543 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+9.8% - Much faster than average

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

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Engineering From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Senior From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Public-company From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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About this role

Senior Research Scientist, Process Chemistry - Decatur, IL Senior Research Scientist, Process Chemistry - Decatur, IL This is an exempt level position. Position Summary: The Process Chemistry Group within the ADM Research and Development organization has an opening for a Senior Research Scientist. The qualified candidate will be expected to carry out and/or lead chemical process-related research projects within the ADM Research organization, located in Decatur, Illinois. Projects will relate to new and on-going products and process optimization. This position will interact with a broad range of functions, including production, engineering, other research interests, and ADM suppliers and contractors. The candidate must have a solid understanding of organic reaction mechanisms, organic structure elucidation, reaction optimization, and practical/scalable purification techniques that will positively impact existing programs and provide insight into new opportunities. This role provides potential opportunities to lead projects and expand into broader leadership responsibilities within the organization. Essential Functions: - Perform all job functions in accordance with company safety guidelines - Ensure lab technicians, contract employees, and other co-workers comply with ADM laboratory standards - Develop experimental plans both independently, and in collaboration with the Process Chemistry Group Manager and project stakeholders to accomplish project goals - Apply process optimization principles to identify and implement process improvements - Design and execute Design of Experiments (DOE) studies - Synthesize, isolate, and purify compounds, intermediates, and derivatives using appropriate techniques - Acquire and interpret analytical and physical data to assess compound identity and purity - Conduct literature and patent research -

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