Top 33 Scientist Jobs in Decatur, Il

Scientist II - Decatur, IL
ADM —Decatur, IL
- $60,000 - $92,000 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Primient —Decatur, IL
- $70,451.15 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Research Technician, Performance Starches
Primient —Decatur, IL
- $61,656 - $77,070 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- Word processing
- Bachelor of Science
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Lipid Science & Applications Scientist I - Decatur, IL
ADM —Decatur, IL
- $49,000 - $91,000 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- Word processing
- Bachelor of Science
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Quality Sensory Panelist - Decatur, IL
ADM —Decatur, IL
- $20 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- Data entry
Descriptive Sensory Panelist - Part-Time - Decatur, IL
ADM —Decatur, IL
- $20 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Entry level
Analytical Chemist - Decatur, IL
ADM —Decatur, IL
- $60,000 - $92,000 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Senior Research Scientist, Process Chemistry - Decatur, IL
ADM —Decatur, IL
- $90,000 - $144,200 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Extrusion Scientist - Decatur, IL
ADM —Decatur, IL
- $60,000 - $92,000 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Protein Research Manager - Decatur, IL
ADM —Decatur, IL
- $92,800 - $171,600 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Economic Analyst - Decatur, IL
ADM —Decatur, IL
- $90,000 - $164,000 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Senior Microbiologist - Decatur, IL
ADM —Decatur, IL
- $90,000 - $144,200 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- Bachelor of Science
- 3 years
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Agronomy Associate - Evergreen FS - Maroa, IL
Evergreen FS —Maroa, IL
- $19.00 - $26.50 an hour
- Extended hours
- Background check
- Marketing
- Pass drug screening
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Military Service - U.S. Navy, Oceanographer/Meteorologist
U.S. Navy —United States
- $103,000 - $173,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Bachelor's degree
- Senior level
- Loan repayment program
- Health insurance
Applied Scientist - AI Trainer
DataAnnotation —United States
- $50 - $100 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- Computer Science
- English
- Mid-level
- Flexible schedule
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National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Principal Consultant
CTC Technology & Energy —United States
- $85,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Customer service
- Data analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
Agronomy & Crop Production Manager
Zelle —United States
- Spanish
- English
- Mid-level
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Principal Toxicologist
Altria —United States
- $119,600 - $173,450 a year
- 5 years
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Profit sharing
- Paid parental leave
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Scientist II - Decatur, IL
ADM —Decatur, IL
This position offers the opportunity to continue developing expertise across a variety of analytical and data analysis techniques through structured technical…
$60,000 - $92,000 a year
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Primient —Decatur, IL
B.S. in STEM (chemistry, biology, other), engineering or related degree w/ <3 yrs experience. Support applications and technical service team with projects,…
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Scientist II - Decatur, IL

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Job Details

$60,000 - $92,000 a year

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
On-site gym
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Adoption assistance
Cash balance pension plan
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Gym membership
Life insurance

Qualifications

Safe work practices
Chemical handling safety procedures
Laboratory safety
Chemical testing
Statistical analysis tools

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Scientist II - Decatur, IL
Analytical Chemistry / Chemometrics Support

Job Description
This position is located in the ADM R&D Analytical Laboratory, which provides analytical support across ADM’s global portfolio. This role may support both laboratory analyses and applied chemometric and statistical workflows, working closely with senior scientists and cross‑functional teams.
An ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on experience in analytical laboratory techniques, along with familiarity or applied exposure to chemometrics, statistics, or modeling concepts gained through academic coursework or professional experience. This position offers the opportunity to continue developing expertise across a variety of analytical and data analysis techniques through structured technical guidance and mentorship.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure safe work practices are applied for all tasks in the laboratory and throughout ADM facilities.
Perform routine and non‑routine analytical testing using advanced techniques such as LC/MS, HPLC, GC/MS, GC, ICP, ICP‑MS, FTIR, and laboratory robotics.
Support the development, optimization, and implementation of analytical methods to meet the needs of ADM business units and customers.
Assist with chemometric and statistical workflows associated with routine analytical methods and process monitoring, including data preparation, exploratory analysis, model execution, and basic performance evaluation.
Generate high‑quality laboratory data to support model development, validation, maintenance, and monitoring.
Contribute to R&D projects requiring analytical data and applied modeling support under the technical direction of senior scientists.
Collaborate with chemists, engineers, data scientists, and operations partners on cross‑disciplinary projects.
Communicate results, observations, and potential issues clearly to project stakeholders.
Perform routine instrument maintenance and basic troubleshooting.
Prioritize assigned tasks to meet project timelines in a dynamic environment.
Continue professional development through training, mentoring, and hands‑on experience.

Job Requirements
Required

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Statistics, Data Science, or a closely related field.
3–5 years of relevant hands‑on laboratory experience in analytical chemistry or spectroscopy.
Strong practical experience with analytical laboratory techniques, including chromatographic and/or spectroscopic methods.
Familiarity with chemometrics, statistics, or modeling concepts.
Working knowledge of data analysis tools such as JMP, R, Python, Unscrambler, PLS Toolbox, or similar platforms.
Ability to work independently on defined tasks while contributing effectively within a team environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Understanding of laboratory safety practices and the safe handling of hazardous materials.

Preferred

Experience with food, feed, fermentation, or agricultural matrices.
Interest in continued growth in chemometrics, spectroscopy, or advanced analytics.

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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Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$60,000.00 - $92,000.00

Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

Paid time off including paid holidays.
Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
Tuition assistance.
Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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