R&D Engineer/Scientist

R D Engineer/Scientist Job Description Overview:

This position leads process development and execution activities for existing and new products for Purina Animal Nutrition LLC. Provides the opportunity to work on feed products formulated for several different species that include, but not limited to, equine, cattle, flock and aquatic animals.

Position Purpose:

Provide knowledge and experience in the Process Research department for development and implementation of new products and processes. Supply technical support to product commercialization through developing specifications, equipment requirements, functional formulation, and other product development areas.

Required Experience and Education:

MS with 2+ years experience in food science, feed science, or engineering / technical field or a BS in a biological field with 4+ years relevant experience.

Required Competencies:

Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and self-directed skills are required. Ability to develop products to achieve marketing goals and expectations related to form and functionality of the finished product. Work on cross functional teams, manage multiple projects and priorities is required. Experience performing bench top testing that transitions to pilot scale testing and then to commercial manufacturing tests for the new products; including formulation, processing, packaging and shelf life is beneficial. A mechanical aptitude is also desired.

Travel:

20-40% The salary range for this role is $81,200 - $121,800. In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges. Land O'Lakes does not use Automated Decision-Making Technology, as defined by California law, to substantially replace human decision-making or make significant decisions about applications for employment or contracting opportunities. 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

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