R&D Food Technologist - Land O'Lakes Inc.

The Global Dairy Ingredients (GDI) Technologist will support a team of food scientists conducting cheese powder and seasoning research and product development. The setting may change day-to-day and includes pilot plant, lab, office, and manufacturing plant. Primary responsibilities include:

• Executing and supporting benchtop and pilot plant experiments, routine testing, dairy product taste evaluations, pilot plant trials, and technical service support

• Weighing ingredients and using and modifying detailed formulations and procedures

• Sample preparation and submission for analytical testing

• Documenting and communicating data, results, and observations in ELN (electronic lab notebook)

• Updating and writing SOPs (standard operating procedures)

• Interpreting and updating specifications

• Managing ingredient and lab supply inventories

• Developing proficiency on-the-job in benchtop, pre-scale and pilot plant relating to cheese powder

• Developing proficiency in detailed inventory efficiencies and customer sample shipment

We are looking for a team player who can also work independently with minimal supervision.

Skills:

• Accurate but efficient attention to detail

• Good communication and organization skills

• Basic understanding in experimental and scientific approach with solid data analysis capability

• Basic computer skills and proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Word, etc. plus 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 ingredients, cheese & dairy

• Ability to lift, carry, and move 50 lb. bags of powder

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time

• Ability to travel up to 20%

Education:

• HS degree or equivalent with 3+ years of practical experience

• 2 or more years of relevant work experience in a lab setting

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.

We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.

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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