Dairy R&D Associate: Process Design & Validation

Empire Livestock LLC.; Springfield (MO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America invites applications for an R&D Associate Scientist – Process Design and Validation in Springfield, Missouri. The role supports process design, validation, product development, and commercialization initiatives through lab, pilot plant, and related activities.

The position emphasizes benchtop and pilot scale work, data documentation, and cross‑functional collaboration to advance formulations from concept to scale‑up while maintaining GMP and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Food Science or related field.
• Internship, co-op, or laboratory experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of dairy science and lab practices.
• Ability to follow established methods and record data accurately.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research activities for assigned projects.
• Support product development through ideation and benchtop work.
• Develop understanding of dairy ingredients and formulation principles.
• Record technical observations and project data for review.
• Prepare formulations using Formulation Software.
• Assist in process design and validation activities in lab and pilot plant.
• Support scale‑up readiness and pilot manufacturing instructions.
• Maintain GMPs and safety procedures in the facility.

Skills

Food science basics

Lab practices

Data recording

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Food Science degree

Lab internship/experience

Tools

Salesforce

Formulation Software

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America invites applications for an R&D Associate Scientist – Process Design and Validation in Springfield, Missouri. The role supports process design, validation, product development, and commercialization initiatives through lab, pilot plant, and related activities.

The position emphasizes benchtop and pilot scale work, data documentation, and cross‑functional collaboration to advance formulations from concept to scale‑up while maintaining GMP and safety standards.