Meat Snacks R&D Scientist II – Innovate & Prototype

General Mills Inc.; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 71,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills Inc. in Golden Valley, MN, is seeking an R&D Scientist II to drive innovation in the Epic Meat Snacks space from concept to store shelf.

You will partner with ESC, manage feasibility, prototype ideas, and develop strong technical understanding to deliver market-ready products. The role emphasizes collaboration across internal and external teams, strong project management, and the ability to navigate regulatory and quality constraints within a fast-paced environment onsite at the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Food Science, Meat Science, or related field.
• 2+ years of product development experience in food manufacturing.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and commercialize products meeting quality, consumer, and regulatory constraints.
• Develop and implement robust technical plans to manage risk and milestones.
• Lead cross-functional partnerships from idea to commercialization.
• Collaborate with external manufacturing partners and internal teams to drive feasibility and execution.
• Influence business decisions with technical and market insights.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related

Master’s degree in Food Science or related

Ph.D. in Meat/Food Science (preferred)

Job description

General Mills Inc. in Golden Valley, MN, is seeking an R&D Scientist II to drive innovation in the Epic Meat Snacks space from concept to store shelf.

You will partner with ESC, manage feasibility, prototype ideas, and develop strong technical understanding to deliver market-ready products. The role emphasizes collaboration across internal and external teams, strong project management, and the ability to navigate regulatory and quality constraints within a fast-paced environment onsite at the