Sr. Scientist - Land O'Lakes Inc.
Arden Hills, MN 55112
About the Job
The primary function of the Dairy Foods R&D Food Chemistry team is to study and build a foundation of knowledge around our multiple product types and processes. The team works closely with product developers to create knowledge and tools to enable faster product creation, create desired product properties, and solve technical problems.
This role will be expected to work individually as well as in a team to identify and lead projects applying fundamentals of chemistry to food products and processes and further the approach of studying food as molecules. Understanding interactions of molecules found in food (e.g. lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates) is key to designing successful products and processes. These studies make use of typical analytical technologies (e.g. HPLC, FT-IR, microscopy, rheology) but often require new approaches. The scientist in this position may also work in collaboration with cross-functional partners in other areas such as product development, quality assurance and plant operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and study of deep technical foundations of knowledge regarding our products and processes.
- Aid in identifying areas of study that will enhance the development of products, properties, and processes.
- Develop innovative strategies for addressing complex challenges with product and process design using a foundation of chemical knowledge.
- Mentor other scientists.
- Influence product/process design by using more advanced chemical and physical measurements and experimental design strategies.
Education/Experience Required:
- PhD degree in Chemistry
Required Skills or Competencies:
- Experimental design
- Data interpretation
- Communication of scientific data
- Collaboration with multifunctional project teams
Some travel may be required.
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.
We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.
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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