R&D Applications Scientist - Dairy Nutrition, Travel 20-30%

Actus Nutrition; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

401(k) company matching

Job summary

Actus Nutrition seeks an experienced Research & Development Applications Scientist to drive new product solutions for sports nutrition and human wellness. You will prototype, formulate, and scale-up processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring products from concept to commercialization.

The role emphasizes dairy protein expertise, nutrition product development, and regulatory understanding, with a focus on quality, cost, and performance in an on-site Eden Prairie environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science with expertise in dairy science, bakery items, bars, dry-blending, and/or ready-to-drink beverage applications, OR BS in Chemical Engineering or Food Engineering.
• Minimum 2-5 years related experience in the food industry.
• Strong working knowledge of food science and food processing with a focus on dairy proteins.
• Demonstrated knowledge of protein ingredient functionality and product/process/packaging interactions.
• Problem identification and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills.
• Solid organizational skills and ability to manage numerous projects concurrently in an innovative, fast-paced organization.
• Demonstrated leadership and initiative, ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments to support product and application development from early testing through product launch.
• Support key technical needs, including quality, sensory traits, stability, food safety, manufacturability, and product performance.
• Work with cross-functional teams to support successful commercialization of new products.
• Support Sales and Marketing with samples, prototypes, technical findings, sales materials, and product brochures.
• Work with internal and external customers to identify new product opportunities.
• Provide technical expertise and product knowledge to support business strategy.
• Support new product development from concept and prototyping through testing, scale-up, and commercialization.
• Develop new food products and improve existing formulas to meet quality, cost, performance, and customer requirements.
• Assist with nutritional analysis, labeling, allergen management, and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare and maintain product documentation, including formulas, specifications, standard operations procedures, and batch records.
• Support plant trials, first production runs, and troubleshooting during commercialization.

Skills

Food science

Dairy science

Process development

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Leadership

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s in Food Science

BS in Chemical or Food Engineering

Job description

Actus Nutrition seeks an experienced Research & Development Applications Scientist to drive new product solutions for sports nutrition and human wellness. You will prototype, formulate, and scale-up processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring products from concept to commercialization.

The role emphasizes dairy protein expertise, nutrition product development, and regulatory understanding, with a focus on quality, cost, and performance in an on-site Eden Prairie environment.