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Food Scientist-WIC02342 – Wichita, KS
Cargill is a unique place to grow your career, your
experience and your abilities. Every day, we grow
our reputation as a leading international producer of food, agricultural,
financial and industrial products and services. We take pride in our
global reach, ability to contribute, and strong work ethics and values. Founded in
1865, Cargill is a privately held company and employs 142,000 people in
65 countries with annual revenues in excess of $133.9 billion. Through
innovation, creativity and teamwork, we are transforming entire markets
and people’s lives
worldwide, and we can have the same impact on your career. Discover how
we can be Better Together at www.cargill.com.
Description
Cargill Beef believes
being an industry leader is about more than delivering the
highest-quality products and service. It’s about delivering on our
promises. Throughout our history, our commitment to building a better
future has been at the heart of everything we do. We continue to
aggressively pursue improvements and produce real results that impact not
only our operations but our industry, employees and the world around us.
By continuously improving our products, processes and services we are
ensuring a better, more sustainable future for our employees, for our
customers, for our communities and for our company.
Cargill
Beef/Shared Services has an opportunity available for a Food Scientist,
located in Wichita,
KS. The Food Scientist conducts research aligned with
business needs for purposes of new product development, new process
development, process improvement, technical sales support, and trouble
shooting. Research can include the entire process from discovery to
commercialization or segments of the process. The purpose of this
position is to provide technical expertise and project leadership to: 1)
New product development for product line growth, 2) Process development
for the creation of new capabilities and/or labor expense reduction
efforts, 3) Creation, perfection, and defense of new and existing
intellectual property, 4) Involvement in strategic plan and creation of a
center of excellence and collaboration, and 5) Provides positive mentor
and technical assistance.
Principal
Accountabilities:
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30% - Deliver high
performance innovation, supporting core and new products
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30% - Provide
technical leadership in product and process development and improvement,
quality systems, and regulatory oversight
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25% - Research and
develop innovative customer focused new products, services, and solutions
that deliver commercially viable new products
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10% - Build
business unit, CAPS platform and Cargill Corporate collaboration and
product technical expertise to team members
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05% - Build,
maintain and defend IP portfolio
Qualifications
Required:
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Bachelor’s of science
degree or equivalent experience (3+ years) in food/meat science, culinary
arts, hotel/restaurant management or food processing is necessary.
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Minimum of 3 years experience
in new product development, commercialization of new products, and/or
research.
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Highly motivated individual with a strong
background in scientific procedure and project management skills are
required.
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Data analysis, experimental design, and technical
writing and effective vocal communication skills are also required.
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This position requires a high level of proficiency
using Microsoft Office and email.
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Highly motivated individual with a strong
background in scientific procedure and project management skills
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Ability to travel 30 - 50% of the time
Preferred:
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Master's or PhD is highly preferred.
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Experience with statistical software is highly
preferred.
·
Previous experience in retail and/or food service,
operations, and/or management is highly preferred
Cargill is an EEO/AA
employer.
Job
Research and
Development
Primary
Location
US-KS-Wichita
Schedule
Full-time
Job
Type
Standard
Shift
Day Job
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