Bar Product Innovator - R&D Technologist

General Mills; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills is seeking a Technologist to support Bar innovation from bench to pilot plant and full-scale manufacturing. You will design and run experiments, analyze data, and help shape product specs across Nature Valley, Motts, and Larabar brands.

The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, rapid learning, and leadership on project work. Expect travel ~10%, and support from a dynamic, safety‑minded environment focused on quality and growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma + 3 years related experience or bachelor's degree.
• Willingness to travel about 10% with some travel to Canada.
• Experience of working in teams to deliver results.
• Ability to adapt to a highly dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate and execute experiments from bench top to full scale manufacturing, including consumer testing.
• Analyze experimental data and extract learning.
• Build and leverage internal/external networks to support and execute work.
• Lead and own portions of project work and participate in pipeline building activities.
• Provide broad support to a specific project and support prototyping for pipeline projects.
• Lead team-specific projects to drive process improvements and efficiencies.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree

Job description

General Mills is seeking a Technologist to support Bar innovation from bench to pilot plant and full-scale manufacturing. You will design and run experiments, analyze data, and help shape product specs across Nature Valley, Motts, and Larabar brands.

The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, rapid learning, and leadership on project work. Expect travel ~10%, and support from a dynamic, safety‑minded environment focused on quality and growth.