Director, Fermentation & Dairy Product Innovation

Illinois Ag; Illinois; On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401k with up to 10% match

Job summary

Dairy Management Inc. seeks a Director of Product Research to lead product research and commercialization initiatives. The role involves collaboration with various partners and universities to identify commercial opportunities in dairy innovation.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a relevant field and experience in R&D. A salary range of $100,000-$125,000 is offered along with a competitive benefits package, including health insurance and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years relevant experience in R&D and commercialization of food or dairy products.
• Demonstrated expertise in research design and statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support development and optimization of microbial fermentation processes.
• Design and execute microbial fermentation experiments for food innovation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Communicate technical findings through reports and presentations.
• Assist in commercialization of research initiatives.

Skills

Collaborative skills

Technical communication

Presentation skills

Statistical analysis

Research design

Education

PhD in Microbiology, Biotechnology, or related field

Job description

Dairy Management Inc. seeks a Director of Product Research to lead product research and commercialization initiatives. The role involves collaboration with various partners and universities to identify commercial opportunities in dairy innovation.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a relevant field and experience in R&D. A salary range of $100,000-$125,000 is offered along with a competitive benefits package, including health insurance and a 401k plan.