TECHNICAL INNOVATION RESEARCH SCIENTIST
Posted on: 30 Oct 2023
Arden Hills, MN
Job Description
Technical Innovation Research Scientist
Land O’Lakes Additives is seeking a Technical Innovation Researcher. Additive Technical Innovation Researchers own the upstream innovation pipeline and coordinate with the additive sales and technical solutions team to meet aggressive growth strategies.
Key responsibilities:
Own innovation projects and new technology development
Develop innovation dashboards for each project area
Lead technology transfer to product managers
Responsible resource allocation to align with strategic objectives and financial targets within cross functional innovation and research teams
Engage with internal and external partners to coordinate innovation priorities
The successful candidate will meet the following requirements:
Minimum of a PhD degree in animal science, nutrition, or immunology
3+ years relevant work experience in the feed additive industry (e.g. in innovation, product development, product management, or technical service)
Strong understanding of gut health, gut receptor biology, immunity, and the impacts of additive ingredients on the health and performance of production animals
Experience in the transfer of technical information on novel feed additive technologies
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technology modes of action in a clear and succinct manner
Understanding and experience in the design, research, implementation, monitoring and delivery of novel feed additives to the market
Aspiration to move quickly, and work within a multidisciplinary team, including demonstration of excellent collaborative skills
This position is remote (virtual) and can be done anywhere in the United States.
Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Arden Hills, MN
Land O'Lakes, Inc. is a member-owned agricultural cooperative based in the Minneapolis-St. Paul suburb of Arden Hills, Minnesota, focusing on the dairy industry. The cooperative has 1,959 direct producer-members, 751 member-cooperatives, and about 10,000 employees who process and distribute products for about 300,000 agricultural producers; handling 12 billion pounds of milk annually. It is ranked third on the National Cooperative Bank Co-op 100 list of mutuals and cooperatives.
The co-op is one of the largest producers of butter and cheese in the United States through its dairy foods business; serves producers, animal owners and their families through more than 4,700 local cooperatives, independent dealers and other large retailers through its Purina Animal Nutrition business; and delivers seed, crop protection products, agricultural services and agronomic insights to 1,300 locally owned and operated cooperative and independent agricultural retailers and their grower customers through its WinField United business.
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IndustryAgricbusiness/Forestation
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No. of Employees10,000
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