• Lead product development, renovation, and process optimization initiatives within Process Cheese & Sauces, delivering solutions in technically complex and ambiguous environments
• Design and execute experimental plans using sound scientific methodology and appropriate statistical tools
• Apply food science fundamentals, including composition, ingredient functionality, and process interactions, to improve product quality and performance
• Conduct and support benchtop, pilot plant, and manufacturing trials; analyze results and translate data into clear technical recommendations.
• Partner closely with Processing R&D, Packaging R&D, Quality, Engineering, Operations, Marketing and Supply Chain functions to advance projects and resolve technical challenges.
• Communicate technical findings, risks, and recommendations clearly to R&D peers and cross-functional stakeholders
• Support scale-up and commercialization activities by aligning formulation intent with process and operational requirements
• Maintain high standards of technical documentation including experimental plans, trial reports, data analyses, and specifications
• Contribute to continuous improvement of test methods, analytical approaches, and technical understanding within Process Cheese & Sauce systems
• Provide technical guidance and informal mentoring to peers
• Demonstrate strong collaboration, reliability, and ownership of technical deliverables.

• Bachelor's degree in food science, Dairy Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline - required
• 2 or more years of experience in food R&D, product development, process development, or technical research - required
• Solid to advanced understanding of: Food science principles and ingredient functionality; Product, process, and packaging interactions; and Experimental design and food testing methodologies -required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical data into actionable recommendations - required
• Travel up to 25% (local) - required
• Natural or Process Cheese technical experience - preferred

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