Bar Product Innovator

General Mills, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills, Inc. in Minneapolis seeks a Technologist to support Bars Innovation projects across Nature Valley, Motts, and Larabar. You will design experiments from bench top to full scale manufacturing and help bring new bars to market.

The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, strong problem-solving, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment. Travel about 10% (including Canada) is anticipated.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and executing bench-to-pilot-scale experiments.
• Ability to analyze data and extract learning.
• Team collaboration across functions to drive projects.
• Willingness to travel ~10%, including Canada.

Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate and execute experiments from bench top to full-scale manufacturing with consumer testing.
• Build technical expertise in a specific area and lead portions of project work.
• Collaborate with manufacturing facilities and suppliers to support and execute work.
• Provide support to pipeline projects and mentor teammates.

Skills

Experiment design

Pilot plant experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Pilot plant equipment

Job description

General Mills, Inc. in Minneapolis seeks a Technologist to support Bars Innovation projects across Nature Valley, Motts, and Larabar. You will design experiments from bench top to full scale manufacturing and help bring new bars to market.

The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, strong problem-solving, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment. Travel about 10% (including Canada) is anticipated.