Scientist II - Process Cheese & Sauces

Job description

Scientist II - Process Cheese & Sauces The Process Cheese & Sauces R&D Scientist will provide technical expertise and leadership to support product development, renovation, and formula/process optimization within the Process Cheese & Sauces portfolio. This role independently leads moderately complex technical work, applies strong food science and experimental design principles, and partners cross‑functionally to deliver robust, scalable solutions from benchtop and pilot plant through commercialization. The candidate is expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy, technical rigor, and accountability for project outcomes in dynamic manufacturing and development environments. Key Responsibilities: - Lead product development, renovation, and process optimization initiatives within Process Cheese & Sauces, delivering solutions in technically complex and ambiguous environments - Design and execute experimental plans using sound scientific methodology and appropriate statistical tools - Apply food science fundamentals, including composition, ingredient functionality, and process interactions, to improve product quality and performance - Conduct and support benchtop, pilot plant, an...