Lead Principal Scientist, Grain Science & Baking

Tribonet; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Health Savings Accounts

Life and Disability Programs

Retirement Savings with Company Match

EAP and Paid Time Off

Job summary

Ardent Mills is seeking a Sr. Principal Scientist to lead grain science and flour functionality efforts in Denver, focusing on cereals, milling, ingredient technology, and finished product quality. You will drive breakthrough innovations and translate science into commercial value for customers and markets.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, cross‑functional collaboration, and development of differentiated grain‑based solutions for customers, with an on‑site, full‑time work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. with extensive industry experience in cereals and flour functionality.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments, develop SOPs and protocols, synthesize data, and communicate findings clearly through reports and presentations

Skills

Grain science

Cereal chemistry

Baking applications

Ingredient functionality

Dough systems

Statistical analysis

DOE (design of experiments)

Technical leadership

Education

Master’s in Food Science or Grain Science

Ph.D. preferred

Tools

Mixograph

Farinograph

Alveograph

Rheometer

RVA

Job description

Ardent Mills is seeking a Sr. Principal Scientist to lead grain science and flour functionality efforts in Denver, focusing on cereals, milling, ingredient technology, and finished product quality. You will drive breakthrough innovations and translate science into commercial value for customers and markets.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, cross‑functional collaboration, and development of differentiated grain‑based solutions for customers, with an on‑site, full‑time work arrangement.