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Agropur, Inc. Applied Scientist in Le Sueur, Minnesota
Job Type:Regular Invest in you, Join Agropur. We dairy you! How Agropur invests in YOU: Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial, and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance 401(k) with 7% company contributions 3 weeks Paid Time Off Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays Paid parental leave Advancement Opportunities What's involved in this role: We are looking for an Applied Scientist in Le Sueur, Minnesota. The Applied Scientist plans, leads and executes experiments, projects and production trials in laboratory and pilot plant settings; conducting subsequent data analysis and preparing project reports to develop new products/processes or to modify existing products/processes. Operate pilot and lab scale equipment. Responsible for designing and conducting experiments. Collaborates with operations to ensure success of new commercial processes and optimization of current processes. Writes project charters, experimental designs, completes data analysis and writes final project reports to facilitate excellence in communication. Record, collate, evaluate and interpret experimental data to make appropriate recommendations and documentation. What you need to join our team: Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field required. Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered. Experience in a laboratory or dairy plant environment preferred. Where you'll be working: Our presence in Le Sueur, MN, consists of the following locations; Le Sueur Cheese, Le Sueur Ingredients, Le Sueur Protein Research Center, and Le Sueur Business Office. These locations produce various types of cheeses, such as; parmesan, romano, asiago, gouda, muenster, Monterey Jack, and cheddar. They also run various whey streams, such as; whey protein isolate (WPI), whey protein concentrate 34 (WPC 34), whey protein concentrate 80 (WPC 80), and both pharma and food-grade lactose. Agropur's US operations produce 1 billion pounds of quality, award-winning cheese each year. We create more than 20 different varieties, and provide whey protein and dry ingredients which are by-products of the cheesemaking process. As one of the world's largest dairy producers, Agropur partners with some of the most recognizable food, beverage and nutrition brands to help feed the world. Better Dairy. Better World. Agropurus.com We dairy you! JOIN AGROPUR. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will therefore work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. AA/EEO - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
