Dairy Research and Development Specialist

3 weeks ago


Ankeny, Iowa, United States Lauridsen Group Inc. Full time

The Lauridsen Group Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Dairy Research and Development Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our research team, you will be responsible for conducting applications research on current and newly developed products to support sales, marketing, and research efforts.


Key Responsibilities:

Education and Qualifications:
Pursuing a degree in Food Sciences, Engineering, or Business.

Preferred sophomore or junior classification.

Preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Job Duties:


Conduct testing and analysis of current and newly developed products to determine functional, nutritional, and/or organoleptic properties and performance in finished applications.

Prepare product samples for use at tradeshows, distributor, and customer locations.


Analyze and interpret data from experiments and communicate the findings into technical data sheets and/or presentations for customers and trade organizations.


Requirements:
Ability to learn and understand basic technical knowledge of the functionality and chemistry of dairy ingredients.


Ability to learn how to formulate and optimize the characteristics of a broad range of foods, including baked goods, confectionary products, dairy products, etc.

Basic technical knowledge of sensory evaluation and textural measurement techniques and methods.


Ability to manage and maintain confidential information including research & development projects, sales contacts, financial information, and confidential or proprietary formulations.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Ability to comply with work-related deadlines.

Ability to remain calm and professional at all times.


Ability to safely operate all necessary office and laboratory equipment to accomplish job duties such as computers and software, laboratory equipment and materials, etc.

Ability to assist with special and ongoing projects as instructed by manager.

Assist in maintaining lab equipment and supplies.

Ability to work effectively as an individual or collaborate as part of a team.

Ability to work up to 20 hours a week.

The Lauridsen Group Inc. is a global company with over 50 manufacturing and sales locations in 20 countries and sales in over 60 countries. Our company's foundation began in 1916 as the Lauridsen Creamery, selling butter, eggs, and poultry to the local community. Today, we are a worldwide company with a diverse range of products and applications. We are committed to innovation and discovery, and we are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our research team.
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