Scientist

Land O'Lakes Inc

Base: $81,200 - $121,800; bonus/equity: not specif...
Not specified (assumed to be hybrid based on industry norms)
Bachelor's degree in food science or related field
2+ years experience in food r&d or product development
Strong understanding of ingredient functionality and experimental design
Land O'Lakes Inc. is seeking a Process Cheese & Sauces R&D Scientist to lead product development and process optimization initiatives. The role requires technical expertise in food science, strong communication skills, and the ability to work autonomously in a collaborative environment

Job Summary

  • The role independently leads moderately complex technical work to deliver robust, scalable solutions from benchtop through commercialization.
  • Candidates must partner cross-functionally with Processing R&D, Quality, Engineering, Operations, Marketing, and Supply Chain to resolve technical challenges.
  • Land O'Lakes offers a broad portfolio of benefits as part of a farmer- and member-owned cooperative recognized as a Top Workplace.

Matching Summary

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Land O'Lakes Inc. is seeking a Process Cheese & Sauces R&D Scientist to lead product development and process optimization initiatives. The role requires technical expertise in food science, strong communication skills, and the ability to work autonomously in a collaborative environment.

Salary

Base: $81,200 - $121,800; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Broad portfolio provided

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in food science or related field
  • 2+ years experience in food R&D or product development
  • Strong understanding of ingredient functionality and experimental design

Nice-to-have

  • Natural or Process Cheese technical experience
  • Informal mentoring capabilities for peers
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 2 or more years of relevant experience
  • Travel up to 25% required

Work Rights

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