Dairy R&D Associate — Process Design & Validation

Dairy-Farmers-of-America,-Inc.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking an R&D Associate Scientist – Process Design and Validation in Springfield, MO. This role supports lab, pilot plant, and product development activities to advance process design, validation, and commercialization initiatives.

The position involves formulating, testing, and documenting results, with guidance from senior scientists, and contributing to scale-up and technology development efforts.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biological Sciences, or another technical related field.
• Internship, co-op, undergraduate research, laboratory experience, or relevant work experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of food science, dairy science, laboratory practices, or related technical disciplines.
• Ability to learn laboratory, pilot plant, and product development procedures.
• Ability to follow established technical methods, procedures, and instructions.
• Ability to accurately collect, record, and organize technical data.
• Ability to learn formulation software and supporting R&D systems.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and seek guidance when needed.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate with various departments in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Perform foundational laboratory, pilot plant, and product development activities in support of process design, process validation, product development, and commercialization initiatives.
• Perform assigned technical work under guidance, while gaining knowledge of dairy science, product development processes, pilot plant operations, and commercialization practices.
• Prepare formulations using approved Formulation Software and supporting development systems under guidance.
• Support process design and validation activities through benchtop, laboratory, and pilot plant execution.
• Assist in evaluating formulation performance during pilot plant and manufacturing trials and document key observations.

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking an R&D Associate Scientist – Process Design and Validation in Springfield, MO. This role supports lab, pilot plant, and product development activities to advance process design, validation, and commercialization initiatives.

The position involves formulating, testing, and documenting results, with guidance from senior scientists, and contributing to scale-up and technology development efforts.