Food Scientist II - Applications

Grande Cheese; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Grande Custom Ingredients is looking for a Food Scientist II to contribute to their innovative portfolio of functional whey proteins. This position involves hands-on formulation support, collaborating with sales and marketing to demonstrate ingredient solutions, and engaging with customers in diverse food applications. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Food Science and experience in food product development, particularly in dairy or functional ingredients. This role emphasizes technical expertise, effective communication, and a commitment to driving quality and innovation.

Benefits

Free onsite clinics

Free onsite fitness center

Health and wellness reimbursement program

Associate cheese purchasing program

Two-year mentorship program

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in food product development, preferably with dairy.
• Broad-base scientific skills in microbiology, chemistry, and sensory science.
• Ability to analyze and interpret scientific and technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Sales to develop and demonstrate whey ingredient solutions.
• Lead bench-top development and customer demonstrations.
• Create prototypes and technical documentation for product performance.

Skills

Communication

Technical writing

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelors Degree in Food Science or related field

Masters Degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Why Grande?

With more than 80 years of crafting “The Finest Italian Cheeses Money Can Buy”, Grande is a leader in the industry! Whether partnering with independent pizzerias from coast-to-coast to ensure they’re delivering the very best pizza to their customers or assisting our food manufacturing partners in delivering specialty whey ingredient solutions, our commitment to quality can’t be matched. While Grande’s reputation of excellence in the market is important, we believe our commitment to our workplace and community culture is of equal merit – our Associates come first at Grande. To complement our industry-leading benefits, Grande puts an emphasis on your career growth opportunities, while always promoting a positive work/life balance and supporting the communities in which we live and work. If you want to learn more about our company – what we do and how we go about it – or learn more about our beautiful, state-of-the-art corporate headquarters, visit www.grande.com.

Did we convince you yet? If not check out our unique benefits

• Free onsite clinics.
• Free onsite fitness center.
• Free healthy snacks throughout facility.
• Health and wellness reimbursement program.
• Associate cheese purchasing program.
• Two-year mentorship program.
• Relaxation rooms (based on location).
• Coffee and gelato bar (based on location).
• State of the art corporate building: https://www.grande.com/careers/#office

Why Fond du Lac?

In Fond du Lac (FDL) you get the full four-season experience – warm in the summer with highs reaching into the 80s and plenty of sunshine for golf, biking, camping and live music under the open sky, and brisk air in the winter with average temps in the 20s and ample snow for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, ice fishing and winter festivals. The greater FDL area (population 43,000) is easy to get around and roughly an hour drive to almost all major metros in the state (Milwaukee, Madison and Fox Cities/Green Bay). We’ve been rated “Top 100” in job growth among small U.S. metro areas. Additionally, our cost of living is 4% below the national average and you’ll pay 21% less for housing, rent and property taxes compared to the rest of the country. From wonderful educational partners (public and private K12 schools and three local colleges/universities), a plethora of things to do/see, and a vibrant business and commerce community…learn more about how you can call Fond du Lac, HOME!

Job Summary

Grande Custom Ingredients is seeking a Food Scientist II – Applications to support our growing portfolio of functional whey proteins. This position is part of the R&D, Food Safety and Quality function within Grande, and is a hands-on, customer-facing role that is critical in helping customers innovate and succeed through expert formulation, application support, and technical insight.

• Partner with Sales and Marketing to develop and demonstrate functional whey ingredient solutions
• Lead bench-top development, pilot plant trials, and customer demonstrations across diverse food categories
• Present technical concepts to customers and support key trade shows and industry events
• Create prototypes and technical documentation that highlight the performance of Grande Custom Ingredients’ whey solutions
• Join a collaborative, high-performance team within a company known for quality, innovation, and technical expertise

What you need to be considered for the role:

• 4 year / Bachelors Degree in Food Science or related field required.
• Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) or more years of experience in food product development, preferably with dairy or functional ingredients, or ingredient application.
• Broad-base scientific skills and knowledge (microbiology, chemistry, statistics, biology, sensory science, food science, dairy science, biochemistry).
• Effective writing, presentation, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to build and maintain customer relationships.
• Willingness/ability to travel to support sales and customer activities (both domestically and internationally) typically 25% of the time and occasionally could require travel up to 50% of the time.

Preferred:

• Master's Degree in Food Science or related field preferred.

• Master's Degree, with internship experience in food product development, especially with dairy or functional ingredients, or ingredient application preferred.
• Certified Culinary Scientist or equivalent training or experience desired.

Qualifications Education

Required

Bachelors Degree

Preferred

Masters Degree

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