R&D Technologist - Bars Innovation

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.

SALARY RANGE

The salary range for this position is:

At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)

General Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or familial status, status regarding public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUEST

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