R&D Associate Scientist – Process Design and Validation

Collegiate Dairy Products Evaluation Contest
Springfield, MO
Job Description
Role Overview

Perform foundational laboratory, pilot plant, and product development activities in support of process design, process validation, product development, and commercialization initiatives.

What You Will Do

Research and development, product development and validation, pilot plant operations, inventory maintenance, sample program administration, and teamwork.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Ability to learn laboratory, pilot plant, and product development procedures, ability to follow established technical methods, and ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biological Sciences, or another technical related field.
  • Internship, co-op, undergraduate research, laboratory experience, or relevant work experience preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of food science, dairy science, laboratory practices, or related technical disciplines.
  • Ability to learn laboratory, pilot plant, and product development procedures.
  • Ability to follow established technical methods, procedures, and instructions.
  • Ability to accurately collect, record, and organize technical data.
  • Ability to learn formulation software and supporting R&D systems.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and seek guidance when needed.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with team members and internal stakeholders.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to communicate with various departments in a professional manner (Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Quality Assurance, Regulatory, Operations, Product Development, and plant employees).
  • Ability to support cross-functional commercialization, validation, scale-up, and sample production activities under guidance from Scientists and Sr. Scientists.
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
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