Food Scientist 2022

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who use new technologies, dynamic insights and over 154 years of experience to connect farmers with markets, customers with ingredients, and people and animals with the food they need to thrive.Food Scientist Role Summary:The Food Scientist position will work within the Research and Development Job Family at Cargill. A primary goal of the position goal will be to drive added value by developing new products and services using Cargill’s ingredients and technical resources. This position focuses on bench top development of prototypes and ingredient systems that will require an innovative approach. This position is responsible for the creation of bench top and scale-up production samples for internal, customer, and consumer tests. This position will support a wide range of project activities including new products, line extensions, and product improvements all pertaining to the food industry.Key Accountabilities:New Product formulation, physical/analytical testing, pilot plant support, scale-up support, start-up support, nutrition and costing analysis, and documentation of experiments.60 % Lead in our Markets and CollaborateBench top prototype development and testing

Design products that are technologically feasible on a production line

Nutrition and cost analysis of formulas

Ability to manage multiple projects on a deadline basis

Become knowledgeable about pilot plant equipment, operation and sanitation

Category ingredient inventory management

Analyze results and optimize taste of a wide range of ingredients in finished applications

Assistance during the scale-up and start-up of new products

Create IP to help Cargill capture value from innovation

Have the ability to work with minimal supervision

Other duties as required

25% Most Trusted PartnerDocument and protect all information as required by company policy

Continue skill development to maintain technical expertise

Interpret Market trends to identify new applications and product needs

Compliance with Cargill Food Safety and EH&S policies

15% Travel to Customer Sites and Technical MeetingsTravel to Customer R&D sites and Production sites to identify project opportunities and to collaborate as required

Technical troubleshooting for customers in the Applications space

Attend relevant trade shows and technical meetings

This role may take place in one of the following areas:Food R&D Team : Researching how Cargill ingredients function in different snacks and bakery applications and processes. Creating new and innovative bakery, snack, dairy, and beverage formulations for customers and/or tradeshows.

Protein R&D Team: You will have the opportunity to work with our team of food scientists learning new product development processes like formulation setup, USDA guidelines, understanding ingredient usages, shelf life evaluation, experimental design, sensory evaluation and least cost formulations. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to network with cross functional teams in the Cargill Protein NA group as well as the chance to learn more about customer focused innovation projects and high-performance innovation projects across our business.

Global Core R&D Team: This team focuses on research in the following areas: Ingredient Chemistry, Material Science, Chemical Characterization, Nutrition, Biology, Fermentation and Food Safety Research.Projects in this space can vary widely, but will generally focus on new ingredient or process method development, or in building of tools to better understand Cargill products & processes.

Locations:Wichita, KS

Plymouth, MN

Required QualificationsCurrently pursuing a Master’s or PhD degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Meat Science or a related field and graduating between December 2021 and Summer 2022.

Successfully completed the Cargill R&D Internship program in the past

Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer

Basic food ingredient knowledge and ability to formulate food products

Willing and able to relocate

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures

Ability to contribute, both as part of a team and individually

Strong communication skills – written and oral

Preferred QualificationsFood formulation experience

Project management/leadership experience

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.At Cargill, everyone matters and everyone counts. Cargill is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. As such and in alignment with our Guiding Principles, Cargill's long-standing equal employment opportunity policy prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, family status, citizenship status, veteran status, military status, union affiliation, or any other status protected by law.Cargill also complies with all applicable national and local laws and regulations pertaining to non-discrimination and employment.Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: Cargill, Inc. and subsidiaries (“Cargill”) have an internal recruiting department. Please review this notice.US Employment Resources: Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.