R&D Associate Scientist – Process Design and Validation

Company

Location

• Springfield, Missouri
• General Purpose
• Perform foundational laboratory, pilot plant, and product development activities in support of process design, process validation, product development, and commercialization initiatives. Perform assigned technical work under guidance, while gaining knowledge of dairy science, product development processes, pilot plant operations, and commercialization practices.
• Job Duties and Responsibilities
• Research and Development
• Use provided tools and resources to assist with research activities for assigned projects
• Support product development projects through collaborative ideation, iterative benchtop work, and hands-on technical execution following established methods and procedures
• Develop an understanding of dairy ingredients, formulation principles, and related technologies through training and collaboration with team members, literature, and other resources
• Collect and record technical observations, results, and project data for review by project team members
• Product Development and Validation
• Prepare formulations using approved Formulation Software and supporting development systems under guidance
• Support process design and validation activities through benchtop, laboratory, and pilot plant execution.
• Assist in evaluating formulation performance during pilot plant and manufacturing trials and document key observations
• Assist in preparing trial documentation, pilot manufacturing instructions, and process information needed for scale-up readiness
• Perform analytical, physical, and sensory testing according to established procedures to support development and validation programs
• Support commercialization readiness through pilot trials, validation work, sample production, technical documentation, and data generation.
• Pilot Plant Operations
• Safely operate, sanitize, troubleshoot, and maintain pilot plant and laboratory equipment.