Senior Technologist - Butter & Spreads

Responsibilities

• Executing and supporting benchtop, pilot plant, and production plant experiments, finished product performance testing, dairy product taste evaluations, and technical service support.
• Developing proficiency on-the-job in benchtop procedures and pilot plant make relating to butter and spreads products.
• Preparing and evaluating samples, submitting analytical testing, and conducting sensory evaluations.
• Communicating data and documenting results and observations in ELN (electronic lab notebook).
• Updating and writing SOPs (standard operating procedures).
• Collecting, organizing, and sharing data in support of experiments.
• Leading shelf-life studies and supporting turnovers.
• Interpreting and updating specifications.
• Leading small independent projects with guidance.
• Required Competencies and Skills:
• Accurate and efficient attention to detail.
• Excellent collaboration skills, evidence of working well with and in support of others.
• Good communication and organization skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good understanding in experimental and scientific approach with solid data analysis capabilities.
• Good computer skills and proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Word, etc. and ability to learn new computer systems/applications quickly.
• 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 dairy.
• Ability to lift and carry 40 pounds of food materials.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.
• Experience & Education:
• Associates degree or higher, in a related technical field.
• 2 or more years of relevant experience.
• This is an hourly position with a range of $28.54 - $42.80. 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 TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.
• We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.
• Land O'Lakes and our global entities support diversity in employment practices.
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• If you need to submit a reasonable accommodation request to complete the employment application process, please call the HR Solution Center at 844-LOL-HR4U (844-565-4748) M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT.

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Senior Technologist - Butter & Spreads This role is based in our Arden Hills, MN facility and is required to be on-site 5 days/week. No relocation assistance is offered for this role. Job Title: Senior Technologist, Butter & Spreads Job Summary: The Butter & Spreads Senior Technologist will support a team of food scientists conducting research for product development, formula optimization, and foundational learning projects for the Butter & Spreads businesses.

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