Lead Dairy R&D Scientist

Lactalis USA; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards program

Education reimbursement

Paid time off from day one

Retirement plans

Job summary

Lactalis USA in Buffalo, NY seeks an experienced Research & Development Technician to support cheese product development and process improvements. You will organize pilot plant trials, interpret results, and write comprehensive reports with conclusions and recommendations.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Dairy or Food Science and 5–10 years of related experience, plus strong knowledge of cheese processing, food technology, statistics, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Dairy or Food Science with 5–10 years of related experience.
• Strong cheese process knowledge and food technology background.
• Proficiency in statistics and data analysis; effective communication and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical knowledge on projects to improve quality, yields, and production processes.
• Propose ideas for new product development and organize pilot plant trials.
• Interpret results, write thorough reports with conclusions and recommendations.

Skills

Cheese process knowledge

Food Technology knowledge

Mathematics knowledge

Communication skills

Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPt)

Education

Master's degree in Dairy or Food Science

Job description

Lactalis USA in Buffalo, NY seeks an experienced Research & Development Technician to support cheese product development and process improvements. You will organize pilot plant trials, interpret results, and write comprehensive reports with conclusions and recommendations.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Dairy or Food Science and 5–10 years of related experience, plus strong knowledge of cheese processing, food technology, statistics, and cross-functional collaboration.