What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Scientist, Dry Dairy Seasonings & Ingredients position at Land O'Lakes Inc.?
Principal Scientist, Dry Dairy Seasonings & Ingredients We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Principal Scientist to join our Seasonings & Ingredients team within the Land O'Lakes Dairy Foods R&D Culinary organization.
This role will focus on creating and executing foundational research projects aimed at driving innovation and competitiveness of our team and business in spray-dried dairy-based seasonings.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food-related research and spray-dried product development, excellent project management skills, and a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Key Responsibilities :
- Own the design and execution of foundational research projects to develop novel insights and enhance the technical capabilities of the Seasonings & Ingredients R&D team.
- Lead collaboration with cross-functional R&D and non-R&D teams, including Food Chemistry, Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, Quality, and Operations, to ensure alignment and integration of projects with business objectives.
- Mentor and train other team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development across diverse perspectives and skill sets.
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge in the seasonings and ingredients industry.
- Communicate project progress, findings, and recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders. Qualifications :
- Graduate Degree (M.S.
or Ph.D.) in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering) with a minimum of 10 years of experience in food ingredient research and / or spray-dried product development, or equivalent experience.
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. Neither Land O'Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email.
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Salary : $120,880 - $181,320
