Cheese Scientist II Glanbia Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life’s journey The Opportunity To develop and carryout projects related to the on-going development of value-added products, by developing new products and processing technologies that provide a competitive edge. Support the operations project manager with the transition of new product and processes into actual production settings. Work with commercial, procurement, strategy, and insights groups to find new applications and paths to market for natural cheese. Responsibilities <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Coordinate and execute commercialization trials in production plant facilities.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Work with universities, vendors, and customers to develop new products, processes and applications related to natural cheese production.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Develop, coordinate and supervise research projects in the Cheese Innovation Center (CIC).</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Develop and apply new theories to Glanbia products/processes, applications to create advanced, innovative new products and processes that drive competitive advantage and market leadership for Glanbia.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Prepare reports concerning the results of laboratory tests or product development trials including next steps and impact on key business initiatives.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Collect, read, compile, utilize and synthesize ideas and methods from existing literature, experts, files and publications.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Ability to work with Sales and Marketing to provide technical assistance for product development and support marketing platforms or products.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Ability to work with key equipment vendors and co-manufacturers to develop new technologies that will enhance product performance or process efficiencies.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Provide technical information to quality assurance and sales by providing accurate information related to cheese nutrition and associated labelling guidelines.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px">Utilize Glanbia processes for continuous improvement, driving zero losses, and uphold the culture of Glanbia non-negotiables.</li> </ul> The Skills you will bring to the team <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Masters degree in food science, dairy science or related field, with 3 years of dairy & cheese product development or R&D experience, or a Bachelor of Science with 5-7 years experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Experience with pilot plant operations and management.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Experience working in an analytical and or microbiological lab, including developing testing methods.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Familiarity with key vendors who provide functional ingredients and processing equipment used within the food processing industry.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Statistical experimental design. Ability to design and efficiently execute multiple projects in a research and pilot plant environment.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Demonstrated experience with dairy processing and a pilot plant research.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Developed presentation and scientific writing skills.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Ability to keep abreast of advancing technologies related to cheese production.</li> </ul> Where and how you will work The opportunity will be based on-site in Twin Falls, Idaho What we would like to offer you! The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health & dental plan, competitive salary. About Glanbia Glanbia is a better nutrition company with three divisions: Performance Nutrition, Health & Nutrition and Dairy Nutrition. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 5800 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading brands and ingredients in more than 100 countries worldwide At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates, we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. At Glanbia, our culture celebrates individuality, knowing that together we are more.

Cheese Scientist II (Twin Falls, ID, US, 83301) @ Glanbia PLC

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