Seasonings and Ingredients Technologist
Please note: This entry-level position is based at our Arden Hills, MN facility and does not offer relocation. The role requires on-site presence from Monday to Friday.
The Seasonings & Ingredients (S&I) Technologist will support a team of food scientists conducting cheese powder and seasoning research and product development. We are looking for a team player who can also work independently with minimal supervision. The setting may change day-to-day and includes pilot plant, lab, office, and manufacturing plant.
Primary responsibilities include:
* Execute and support benchtop and pilot plant experiments, routine testing, dairy product taste evaluations, pilot plant trials, and provide technical service support
* Weighing ingredients and using and modifying detailed formulations and procedures
* Sample preparation and submission for analytical testing
* Preparing samples for team tastings, as well as participating and providing feedback on samples
* Documenting and communicating data, results, and observations in ELN (electronic lab notebook)
* Updating and writing SOPs (standard operating procedures)
* Interpreting and updating specifications
* Managing ingredient and lab supply inventories
* Developing proficiency on-the-job in benchtop, pre-scale and pilot plant relating to cheese powder
* Developing proficiency in detailed inventory efficiencies and customer sample shipments
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years of practical experience .
- 1 or more years of relevant work experience in a lab setting preferred
- Basic computer skills and proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Word plus ability to learn new computer systems/applications quickly
Skills/Competencies:
- Demonstrate precise and efficient attention to detail
- Good communication and organization skills
- Basic understanding in experimental and scientific approach with solid data analysis capability
- Knowledge of laboratory and safety procedures/PPE (personal protective equipment)
- Knowledge of safe food handling and GMPs (good manufacturing practices)
- Desire to develop technical depth in ingredients, cheese, and dairy
- Ability to lift, carry, and move 50 lb. bags of powder
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to travel up to 20%
Salary range: $50,240 - $75,360
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.
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.
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