R&D Scientist II (multiple positions)

Job description

Employer:                   General Mills, Inc.

Job Title:                     R&D Scientist II (multiple positions)

Job Requisition:         #40066 | 20330.387.8

Job Location:             9000 Plymouth Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55427

Job Type:                    Full Time

Travel:                        Yes - Domestic travel required 25% of the time.
Telecommute:            No

Duties:

Collaborate with business teams and external partners to identify opportunities for innovation, product improvements or cost improvements by challenging assumptions; Lead the development of great tasting, wholesome and nutritious wet petfood products that delight pets and pet parents; Manage and lead multiple technically complex projects from creation through commercialization by prioritizing work, coaching, and influencing others; Create technical plans, timelines, risk assessments, and mitigation plans so you may execute product commercialization efficiently and with excellence; Independently consult, design, and manage the appropriate testing required to meet business needs, enhance foundational knowledge and/or deliver bottom line cost savings; Navigate the General Mills and Blue Buffalo matrix to efficiently vet ideas and complete initial feasibility assessments as you scale-up from bench to pilot plant to production; Communicate effectively with marketing and business team partners to influence pipeline and strategy.

Domestic travel required 25% of the time.

Background checks and drug testing are required.

Requirements:

Employer will accept a master’s degree in food science, meat science, or related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or in a product development and project leadership-