Citrus Technology Scientist – Bartow, FL
JW & Associates
- Bartow, FL
- $75,000-95,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
We’re seeking a hands-on technical expert to support citrus product development and manufacturing. This role bridges lab-scale innovation with full-scale commercial execution across natural flavor and fragrance platforms.Key Responsibilities:Drive pilot-to-production scale-up for citrus-based productsDesign processes/equipment for extraction, separation, isolation, and reactionsServe as technical liaison between R&D, QC, and manufacturing teamsSupport Fit-for-Manufacturing (FFM) evaluations and process optimizationTroubleshoot equipment, process, and analytical instrumentation issues (GC/LC)Oversee analytical and quality control testing at the Citrus CenterLead new equipment commissioning: design → install → trainSupport safe operations (GMP, HACCP, PSM, LOTO, ISO 14001/45001)Qualifications:B.S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Food Science5–10 years in citrus flavor or ingredient processing (R&D, Pilot, Manufacturing)Experience with chromatography, CAD process design, and scale-upSix Sigma or Lean training a plusLocation: Bartow, Florida
Travel: Minimal (~5%)