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COMPANY OVERVIEW 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 another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next. JOB OVERVIEW Bring products to life in the Epic Meat Snacks space from concept to store shelf as an R&D Scientist II on the Snack Bars team. This position will drive Innovation, Renovation, and Cost Savings across the Epic brand. This role involves partnering closely externally with ESC, driving feasibility and project execution, bringing new ideas to life through prototyping, and developing a strong technical understanding in the meat snacks space to bring initiatives to market. Key Accountabilities Design, develop, and commercialize a product that meets all consumer, business, and manufacturing constraints Develop and commercialize products that deliver all quality and regulatory constraints Development and execution of a robust technical plan to effectively manage and mitigate technical risk Effectively manage projects to deliver against all critical project milestones Successful cross-functional partnership to take project from idea through the steps needed to commercialize Demonstrated ability to connect and challenge technical and business partners Demonstrated acumen and experience in the full product development cycle from bench to commercialization Ability to flex based on business needs and manage multiple projects Demonstrated ability to develop effective internal and external networks Comfortable working with external manufacturing partners Demonstrated ability to influence the business and cross-functional teams MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree or Master's Degree in Food Science, Meat Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. 2+ years of product development experience or working in relevant food manufacturing experiences Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable working with a cross-functional team, external stakeholders, and consumers Strong communication and organizational skills PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Ph.D. in Meat Science, Food Science, or other related fields Experience with Meat Products/USDA Sense of technical, consumer, & trend curiosity Business acumen skills to collaborate across boundaries, and a willingness to learn the business to enhance understanding ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS This role is located in Golden Valley, MN, and requires regular time onsite at the Technical Center. We will not consider international relocation or international remote work arrangements (outside the US). 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 work visas SALARY RANGE The salary range for this position is: $71,300 - $107,000 Annual 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. 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R&D Scientist II - Meat Snacks - Golden Valley, MN.
REMOTEMIDDLE LEVEL$71.3K–107K/YR