Sr. Technologist - Dairy Foods R&D at Land O'Lakes, Inc. in ARDEN HILLS, Minnesota

Job Description:

Sr. Technologist - Dairy Foods R&D

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
  
  

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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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