R&D Technician - Fruit Snacks

General Mills, Inc.; Minneapolis, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills, Inc. is seeking an R&D Technician to join the Fruit Snacks team within the ITQ group.

You will support diverse technologies and product chassis, including fruit shapes and snack formats, by conducting tests in labs, pilot plants, and production environments and documenting results. You will build skills in product and process development, procure materials, manage lab spaces, and assist analytical, shelf-life, and sensory activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum: 2-year degree or high school diploma with 2+ years related experience.
• Basic computer/technology skills (Office Suite, etc.).
• Ability to work in pilot plant or production environments and operate equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple Fruit Snacks team initiatives.
• Execute and document tests and experiments in lab, pilot plant, or plant.
• Procure and manage materials; maintain lab spaces and equipment.
• Support analytical, shelf-life, and sensory evaluations.
• Assist with consumer testing and sample preparation as needed.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Data organization

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Self-starter

Education

2-year degree or high school + 2+ years related experience

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

**OVERVIEW**The Fruit Innovation, Technology, and Quality (ITQ team) is a standout place to innovate at General Mills, with beloved brands, meaningful whitespace, and runway for breakthrough ideas. The Fruit Snacks R&D Technician will be part of the Fruit Snacks Team supporting different technologies and product chassis including fruit shapes, fruit by the foot, fruit roll ups, gushers, and more. As an R&D Technician, you are joining a team that is pursuing Innovation technology development as well as Core Renovation to drive growth and competitive advantage in the fruit snacks category.**KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES*** Support project work across multiple Fruit team initiatives (at the direction of others)* Execute and document tests and experiments (in labs, pilot plant, plant) working with R&D developers and Integrated Operations support; data capture and organization; producing prototypes* Build basic technical skills in product and process for Fruit Snacks* Procure and manage materials; manage and maintain lab spaces; basic equipment set up, tear down, and sanitation* Support analytical, shelf-life, and sensory evaluation activities* Support consumer testing and related sample preparation of logistics as needed* Manage samples and support requests from business and sales teams* Agile, ability to flex across projects within Fruit Snacks team as work needs shift* Build and leverage internal and externa; network (for example manufacturing facilities, suppliers) to support and execute work* Participate in pipeline building activities**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS*** 2-Year Degree or High School Degree with 2+ years directly related experience* Basic computer/ technology skills (Office Suite, other computer programs)* Comfortable in processing (pilot plant or plant) environment; comfortable operating equipment* Basic understanding of food safety and human safety* Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with a team* Critical thinking and problem-solving skills* Desire to learn new concepts quickly and apply in productive ways* Ability to complete work without frequent daily direction* Strong self-starter and holds a high regard for quality of work**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS*** 2-year degree or bachelor’s degree preferred* Previous work experience in a similar field (Food product development experience/ laboratory experience)* Effectively manage multiple priorities* Strong attention to detail and ability to gather, organize, and interpret data* Interpersonal ability to build relationships at all levels within the organization to advance your work* Passionate about the creation of food, CPW industry, and consumer trends* Learning mindset, agility, and maturity to navigate fast-paced situations* Interest in building technical depth while supporting a broad range of Fruit Snacks projects**ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS*** International relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.* Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.**급여 범위**이 직책의 급여 범위는 다음과 같습니다.$45,800 - $63,100 AnnualGeneral Mills에서는 구성원의 경력에 따라 현재 직무에 대한 성과와 기술을 반영하여 급여를 지급하고자 노력합니다. 이 직무의 급여 범위는 학력, 기술, 경력, 인증 등을 포함하되 이에 국한되지 않고 채용 결정에 고려되는 수많은 요소를 나타냅니다. 따라서 합격자의 급여는 명시된 범위 내에서 결정될 수 있습니다. General Mills는 기본 급여 외에도 전반적인 복지에 초점을 맞춘 경쟁력 있는 종합 보상 패키지를 제공합니다. 우리는 건강 혜택, 은퇴 및 재정적 복지, 휴가 프로그램, 복지 지원 및 부가 혜택의 토대를 제공하게 되어 자랑스럽게 생각합니다. 혜택은 직무, 국가, 지역, 노조 여부 및 기타 고용 상태 요인에 따라 달라질 수 있습니다. 귀하는 연간 인센티브 프로그램 참여 대상이 될 수도 있습니다. 인센티브 지급 여부는 개인 및 조직 성과 등 다양한 요인에 따라 달라집니다.