Senior Food Scientist, Bakery

Plymouth, MN, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $120,000.00 - $135,000.00

Benefits

Medical insurance

discretionary incentive award

Paid Time Off

Sick and safe leave accrual

Comprehensive benefit program

opportunities for professional development

collaborative work environment

Job Description

Cargill is a global leader in the food and bioindustrial sectors, committed to nourishing the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. As a family-owned company, Cargill operates across 70 countries with a workforce of 160,000 colleagues, offering vital products and services that touch billions of lives daily. The company connects farmers with markets, customers with essential ingredients, and families with products ranging from eggs and edible oils to skincare and alternative fuels. Known for its extensive reach and impactful presence, Cargill emphasizes innovation, quality, and sustainability in all its operations.

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Job Requirements

Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Minimum of four years of related work experience
Ability to travel up to 20 percent
Certified Baker certification preferred
Experience in new product development preferred

Job Qualifications

Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Minimum of four years of related work experience
Certified Baker certification preferred
New product development experience preferred
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally
Strong problem-solving skills
Effective communication and mentorship abilities

Job Duties

Elevate the Cargill brand within the bakery category
Provide technical leadership, partnership, and guidance to customers
Troubleshoot and develop product improvements in bakery formulations
Track trends and apply industry advancements to define future bakery industry needs
Identify new product opportunities to meet industry and customer challenges
Implement an innovation roadmap aligned to business strategy
Mentor teammates to develop competency in bakery product formulating
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, consumer insights, sales, operations, and food safety quality and regulatory
Develop short- and long-term testing programs for experimental and commercial products
Partner with sales and marketing to translate customer needs into new product development
Handle complex issues independently with minimal supervision
Perform other duties as assigned

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