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Job Category:	Research & Dev./Scientist
Title: SR. SCIENTIST
Job Location:	Arden Hills, MN
Percent Travel:	30-40%
Hiring Co.:	LAND O`LAKES, INC.
Specialty Area:	Consumer Products
Base Salary:	$ -
Bonus Potential:	-
Total Compensation:	Based on Experience
Stock Options:	-
Car:	-	Sign-On Bonus:	-
Other compensation:
Company Description:	Land O`Lakes, Inc. would be nothing without our amazing employees. All 9,000 of them. Today, we are a Fortune 250 company with more than $12 billion in annual revenue (2008) and the third-largest cooperative in America. This success reflects the efforts, commitment and pride of our employees. As we continue to build on this success, we’ll always be looking for talented people to help us grow. Since 1921, we have been member owned and operated. We are a market- and customer-driven cooperative committed to optimizing the value of our members’ dairy, crop and livestock production. We do business in all fifty states and have a presence in more than fifty countries, with our headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota. Here at Land O’Lakes, Inc., we value and recognize the unique talents and potential of all employees, and we are dedicated to being a high-performing organization built on the foundation of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Land O’Lakes Dairy Foods division is a leading marketer of a full line of dairy-based consumer, foodservice and food ingredient products across the United States. The LAND O LAKES® brand is recognized and valued by consumers and customers nationwide and internationally.
Position Responsibilities:	Position Purpose: Provides knowledge & experience in product development and commercialization for Dairy Solutions. Has responsibility leading dairy innovation, customization and new product development projects using stage gate process in a cross functional setting. Will also be required to trouble-shoot technical service problems with customers and at the plant. Interacts effectively with both internal and external customers. Required (Basic) Education/Experience: MS in Food Science, Dairy Science or Engineering from an accredited university. Solid understanding of Food Science principles, in-depth technical knowledge of food formulations and processes, ingredient functionality and project management. Knowledge of product/process/package interactions, manufacturing processes, finished product applications in food service channel, food processing, QA/HACCP/DHSE requirements, and experience using experimental design. Proven track record in working with external customers to achieve final product. Required Competencies and Other Skills: Proactive leadership skills used to achieve results through cross functional teamwork with internal and external resources. Proficient in project management using stage gate process. Strong planning and organization skills; ability to manage multiple, rapidly changing priorities; focused to achieve customer expectations. Excellent communication/interpersonal skills with technical/business partners/customers and the ability to achieve accelerated time tables while maintaining cooperative working relationships. Proven technical problem solving ability. Experience using statistical design. Culinary or culinology experience desirable. Preferred experience with emulsions; refrigerated, frozen and shelf stable dairy systems is a plus. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Preferred Education/Experience: An advanced degree such as a PhD with 7-10 years of experience in food service or business to business food product development, dairy experience is a plus. Minimum of 7 yrs of experience in business to business customer technical development. Travel: 30% Land O` Lakes, Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, retirement savings account, tuition reimbursement, PTO, paid holidays and employee development opportunities. Land OLakes, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Land OLakes, Inc. enforces a policy of maintaining a drug-free workforce, including pre-employment substance abuse testing. Additional information about our organization can also be obtained at www.landolakesinc.com.
Education Required:	MS/MA	Paid Relocation:		Yes
Other Remarks:	When clicking on Apply Now you will be sent to the Land O Lakes website to complete your submission on-line. The online application MUST be completed

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