What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientist II - Starter Culture position at Default Board?
Why Grande?
With more than 80 years of crafting “The Finest Italian Cheeses That Money Can Buy”, Grande is a leader in the industry! Whether partnering with independent pizzerias from coast-to-coast to ensure they’re delivering the very best pizza to their customers or assisting our food manufacturing partners in delivering specialty whey ingredient solutions, our commitment to quality can’t be matched. While Grande’s reputation of excellence in the market is important, we believe our commitment to our workplace and community culture is of equal merit – our Associates come first at Grande. To complement our industry-leading benefits, Grande puts an emphasis on your career growth opportunities, while always promoting a positive work/life balance and supporting the communities in which we live and work. If you want to learn more about our company – what we do and how we go about it – or learn more about our beautiful, state-of-the-art corporate headquarters, visit www.grande.com.
Did we convince you yet? If not check out our unique benefits
- Free onsite clinics.
- Free onsite fitness center.
- Free healthy snacks throughout facility.
- Health and wellness reimbursement program.
- Associate cheese purchasing program.
- Two-year mentorship program.
- Relaxation rooms (based on location).
- Coffee and gelato bar (based on location).
- State of the art corporate building: https://www.grande.com/careers/#office
Why Fond du Lac?
In Fond du Lac (FDL) you get the full four-season experience – warm in the summer with highs reaching into the 80s and plenty of sunshine for golf, biking, camping and live music under the open sky, and brisk air in the winter with average temps in the 20s and ample snow for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, ice fishing and winter festivals. The greater FDL area (population 43,000) is easy to get around and roughly an hour drive to almost all major metros in the state (Milwaukee, Madison and Fox Cities/Green Bay). We’ve been rated “Top 100” in job growth among small U.S. metro areas. Additionally, our cost of living is 4% below the national average and you’ll pay 21% less for housing, rent and property taxes compared to the rest of the country. From wonderful educational partners (public and private K12 schools and three local colleges/universities), a plethora of things to do/see, and a vibrant business and commerce community…learn more about how you can call Fond du Lac, HOME!
Job Summary
Grande Cheese Company in Fond du Lac, WI is searching for an analytically minded scientist with a passion for data driven solutions to fill our available role of Scientist II - Starter Culture. In this role you will conduct scientific experiments in starter culture characterization, fermentation, cheese-making, and bacteriophage studies. Additionally, you will be involved in trouble-shooting production issues and improving starter production processes across our Wisconsin based manufacturing facilities. Highly qualified candidates will have experience working with lactic acid bacteria and dairy fermentation. Apply today to support the research and development of starter cultures for “The Finest Italian Cheeses That Money Can Buy”!
What you need to be considered for the role:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology, Food Science or other related field required; Master's Degree in Microbiology, Food Science or other related field preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree and two (2) or more years of related experience in the dairy industry, preferably in starter culture microbiology (lactic acid bacteria); or
- Master’s degree, with internship or other experience in the dairy industry (preferably in starter culture) preferred.
- Experience with lactic acid bacteria and other microbiological systems strongly preferred.
- Project Management training preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining focus on departmental priorities
- Experience with molecular microbiology methods
- Scientific knowledge base in microbiology, genetics, biochemistry or related scientific fields
- Knowledge of the microbiology, genetics, and applications of lactic acid bacteria is desirable.
- Good laboratory and research skills.
