R&D Technician - Bars Innovation

OVERVIEW

The R&D Technician will be part of the Gran Snacks R&D team in Snacks, supporting our bars business. The role will involve work at the benchtop, pilot plant, and plant support. The R&D Technician will learn the ingredient functionality, formulation and processing of our grain bars, inclusive of the product development lifecycle from initiation to commercialization.

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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Execute and document tests, product evaluations and experiments (in labs, pilot plant, plant), working with R&D developers and Shared Services support; data capture and organization
• Build basic technical skills: product and process
• Procure and manage materials; maintain lab spaces; basic equipment set up, teardown, sanitation
• Prepare and submit samples for storage tests and analytical testing
• Attend key team meetings
• Agile, ability to flex across teams as work needs shift

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 Year Degree; OR a High School Diploma + 3-5 years of directly relatable experience
• Experience working in teams to deliver results
• Proficient in basic computer/technology skills (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving Skills
• Comfortable in processing (pilot plant or plant) environment
• Ability to communicate effectively and contribute to a team environment
• Basic understanding of food safety and human safety
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment- from benchtop, computer systems, plant
• Interpersonal ability to build relationships at all levels within the organization to advance your work
• Desire to learn new concepts quickly and apply in productive ways. Comfortable experimenting
• Strong self-starter and holds a high regard for quality of work

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous work experience in a similar field (Food product development experience/Quality)
• Experience working in a lab, pilot plant and/or plant environment
• Experience managing multiple competing priorities effectively
• Experience with documentation of technical work
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

• In ITQ, we are relied on to bring expertise and continuity to our business. It takes time to build the type of deep expertise that drives innovation and helps build bold brands. We will all consistently need several cycles of success to truly have an impact and develop key skills and capabilities. As you apply for new roles, it is important for you to know that we expect a minimum of 24 months in role to ensure you are set up to drive impact and results.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for a U.S. work visa.
• Relocation support will not be offered to applicants within the United States.

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best - bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what's next.