Dairy R&D Pilot & Product Development Associate

Dairy Farmers of America; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America in Springfield, MO is seeking a motivated R&D Laboratory Technician to support foundational lab, pilot plant, and product development activities, contributing to process design, validation, and commercialization.

You will work under guidance to gain dairy science knowledge and collaborate with scientists, preparing formulations, conducting analytical tests, and documenting results for scale-up readiness.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, or related field.
• Internship, co-op, or relevant lab experience preferred.
• Ability to learn laboratory and product development procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research activities for assigned projects.
• Develop formulations and evaluate performance through pilot plant trials.
• Prepare trial documentation and scale-up information.
• Operate and maintain pilot plant and laboratory equipment safely.
• Maintain GMPs and safety procedures.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Data recording

Team collaboration

Documentation

English communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Undergraduate degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

Formulation Software

Salesforce

Pilot plant equipment

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America in Springfield, MO is seeking a motivated R&D Laboratory Technician to support foundational lab, pilot plant, and product development activities, contributing to process design, validation, and commercialization.

You will work under guidance to gain dairy science knowledge and collaborate with scientists, preparing formulations, conducting analytical tests, and documenting results for scale-up readiness.