R&D Technologist - Bars Innovation

General Mills, Inc.; Minneapolis, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills, Inc. in Minneapolis seeks a Technologist for the Bars Innovation team to develop and commercialize new bars across bench, pilot, and plant scales.

You will design experiments, analyze data, and contribute to pipeline projects with cross-functional partners. The role emphasizes hands-on development from concept to commercialization, strong communication, and ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma + 3 years related experience or bachelor's degree.
• Willingness to travel about 10% with some travel to Canada.
• Experience of working in teams to deliver results.
• Strong communication and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate and execute experiments from bench top to full scale manufacturing, including consumer testing; analyze data and extract learnings.
• Build and leverage internal and external networks to support project work; lead portions of projects.
• Participate in pipeline building and prototyping efforts for new bars.
• Provide broad support to specific projects and teach/train others.
• Lead team projects to drive process improvements and efficiency.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

**OVERVIEW**The Bars Innovation team has an opening for a Technologist role supporting innovation projects across a variety of brands including Nature Valley, Motts, and Larabar! This role is focused on developing and commercializing new bars and spans work on the bench, pilot plant and plant scales. An ideal candidate for this role should be looking to develop their innovation skills, be comfortable in a fast-paced dynamic environment, enjoy working with cross functional partners, and enjoy seeing products through the entire development cycle.**KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES*** Design, coordinate and execute experiments from bench top to full scale manufacturing, including consumer testing; analyze experimental data and extract learning* Building \"go-to\" technical expertise in a specific area (bench top process, etc.* Build and leverage internal and external network (i.e. manufacturing facilities, suppliers) to support and execute work; will lead and own portions of project work* Participate in pipeline building activities* Provide broad support to a specific project and also support prototyping efforts for pipeline projects* Leadership of team specific projects to drive process improvements/efficiencies* Teach/train others* Connecting and collaborating within cross functional teams.* Creating product specifications and documentation* Managing analytical, shelf-life, and sensory evaluation**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS*** High School Diploma + 3 years related experience or bachelor's degree* Willingness to travel about 10% with some travel to Canada.* Experience of working in teams to deliver results* Basic digital technology skills* Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving Skills* Comfortable in processing (pilot plant or plant) environment* Good communication skills* Basic understanding of food safety and human safety* Ability to adapt to a highly dynamic work environment* Ability to communicate effectively and contribute to a team environment* Interpersonal ability to build relationships at all levels within the organization to advance your work* Ability to diagnose and resolve conflicts with others* Desire to learn new concepts quickly and apply in productive ways* Maturity to navigate through fast-paced situations* Ability to assess and solve technical/mechanical problems* Strong self-starter and holds a high regard for quality of work* Leadership within a team and ownership of your work* Effectively manage multiple competing priorities**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS*** Previous work experience in a similar field (Food product development experience/Laboratory experience)* Passionate around the creation of food, CPG industry, and consumer trends (both food and packaging)**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.