Dairy R&D Associate: Process Design & Validation

Dairy Farmers of America; Springfield (MO); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking an engaged individual to support research and development activities in a laboratory and pilot plant environment. You will participate in formulation development, data collection, and documentation to assist scale‑up and commercialization efforts.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to GMP and safety policies, and ongoing training in Safety, GMP, and GLP as part of a collaborative product development team.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of food science; willingness to learn lab and pilot plant procedures.
• Ability to follow established technical methods and record data accurately.
• Reading, writing, and speaking English proficiently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research activities for assigned projects.
• Support product development through benchtop work and trials.
• Prepare formulations using approved software and systems.
• Conduct analytical, physical, and sensory testing.
• Maintain GMPs and safe working conditions.

Skills

Food science

Laboratory practices

Data recording

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in Food Science

Tools

Formulation Software

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking an engaged individual to support research and development activities in a laboratory and pilot plant environment. You will participate in formulation development, data collection, and documentation to assist scale‑up and commercialization efforts.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to GMP and safety policies, and ongoing training in Safety, GMP, and GLP as part of a collaborative product development team.