Food Scientist-MON00271 – Monticello, MN

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Description

Cargill Kitchen Solutions, formerly Sunny Fresh Foods, is a leading marketer of high value, further-processed egg products in the United States. With processing plants in Minnesota, Iowa and Michigan, our customers include premier quick-service restaurant chains as well as food manufacturers.

Position Purpose:
The Food Scientist conducts research aligned with business strategy for purposes of new product development, new process development, technical sales support, continuous improvement projects, and operational trouble-shooting. Research can include the entire process from conceptualization to commercialization or segments of the process. The purpose of the position is to provide technical expertise and project leadership to: 1) New Product Development for product line growth, 2) Process Development for creation of new capabilities and/or labor expense reduction efforts, and 3) Creation, perfection, and defense of new and existing IP.

Principal Accountabilities:

· 45% Research and develop innovative customer focused new products, services and solutions that deliver commercially viable new products

· 25% Commercialization of new products, services and solutions

· 20% Provide technical assistance in product and process development and improvement, quality systems, and regulatory oversight

· 5% Develop business unit(s) collaboration within technical team members.

· 5% Build, maintain, and defend IP portfolio

Qualifications

Required:

· Able to lift up to 50lbs

· Travel 35%+ (travel is highly subject to plant production schedules and customer timelines. Travel is typically to plant facilities and/or customer location(s)

· May require long hours due to research and customer needs

· A 4 year degree and/or 4+ years of experience in food/meat science, culinary arts, hotel/restaurant management or food processing is required.

· 2+ years of experience in new product development, commercialization of new products, and/or research.

· A strong background in scientific procedure(s) and project management skills are required. Data analysis, design of experiments, and technical writing skills are also required. This position requires a high level of proficiency using Microsoft Office tools and email.

Preferred:

· A Master’s degree or PhD

· Previous experience in retail and/or foodservice operations

· Previous experience with statistical software

Cargill is an EEO/AA employer.

Job

Research and Development

Primary Location

US-MN-Monticello

Schedule

Full-time

Job Type

Standard

Shift

Day Job

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