Sr. Technologist – Dairy Foods R&D
Apply locations: Arden Hills, MN (USA)
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago
Job requisition id: R-33006
Refrigerated Sweet Snacks Senior Technologist:
The Refrigerated Sweet Snacks Senior Technologist will support a team of food scientists conducting research for product development, formula optimization, and foundational learning projects for the Kozy Shack and Goya businesses. The setting may change day-to-day and includes pilot plant, lab, office, and manufacturing plant.
Key Responsibilities:
- Executing and supporting benchtop, pilot plant, and production plant experiments, finished product performance testing, dairy product taste evaluations, and technical service support.
- Developing proficiency on-the-job in benchtop and pilot plant make relating to refrigerated desserts.
- Weighing ingredients and using and modifying detailed formulations and procedures.
- Preparing and evaluating samples, submitting analytical testing, and conducting sensory evaluations.
- Communicating data and documenting results and observations in ELN (electronic lab notebook).
- Updating and writing SOPs (standard operating procedures).
- Leading shelf-life studies and supporting turnovers.
- Interpreting and updating specifications.
- Leading small independent projects with guidance.
Required Competencies and Skills:
- Accurate and efficient attention to detail.
- Good communication and organization skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Good understanding in experimental and scientific approach with solid data analysis capability.
- Good computer skills and proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Word, etc., and ability to learn new computer systems/applications quickly.
- Knowledge of laboratory and safety procedures/PPE (personal protective equipment).
- Knowledge of safe food handling and GMPs (good manufacturing practices).
- Desire to develop technical depth in dairy.
- Ability to lift and carry 40 pounds of food materials.
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to travel up to 20%.
Experience & Education:
- High School Diploma or higher.
- Has 2+ years of technical experience with established and demonstrated skillset applicable to competencies and requirements for the role.
About Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.
Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).
Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.
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