Seasonings and Ingredients Technologist

Seasonings and Ingredients Technologist

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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