Wisconsin Ag Connection
Research Scientist - Process Cheese
Wisconsin Ag Connection, Madison, Wisconsin, United States,
As a
Research Scientist , you will develop new and innovative products and manufacturing processes to meet customer needs. You will modify existing products and processes to improve overall quality or costs, develop or identify new or more cost-effective ingredients and production methods, and support contract manufacturing customers on projects, trials, and startups.This position is located at our Home Office in Green Bay, Wisconsin.About our Green Bay, WI Home Office:You’ll find lots to love in our beautiful home office in downtown Green Bay, Wisconsin. Our jeans-friendly environment has indoor and outdoor collaboration spaces, state-of-the-art R&D and sensory labs, culinary kitchens, a pilot plant, innovation center, and more.What you'll do:Work in production and pilot plant locations.Develop defined work plans, conduct experiments, and write reports.Develop a basic understanding of the R&D product development SOP.Apply basic quality tools and explore new project work.Good communication skills, both written & verbal, are required.Exercise a good understanding of Schreiber Foods product categories, including regulatory standards and Schreiber Foods labeling practices.Develop a high level of expertise in the process cheese category.Become intimately involved in new ingredient and formula set-up by developing specifications, plant production SOP manuals, production manuals, and formula guidelines.Plan and conduct scale-up trials at a customer's request or for Schreiber product development.Commercialize newly developed and approved prototypes.Serve as an effective R&D and Customer Product Solutions POD team member.Accomplish projects and tasks through teamwork with other R&D scientists, operations, marketing, engineering, and customers.Identify, explore, and implement the use of new ingredients and manufacturing technologies to improve efficiency, sales, and profitability of Schreiber Foods.Develop products, processes, and technology that are robust and use sound experimental design to validate.Maintain strong application of the scientific method.Exercise excellent listening and communication skills, such as conveying technical concepts to others, writing detailed technical reports, and effectively conducting presentations to inform and influence decisions of others.Apply scientific principles and understandings to evaluate ideas and opportunities.Develop and expand a global network of contacts within food & dairy industries, and academia.Apply good business sense to determine applicability to our businesses.What you need to succeed:Bachelor's degree in food/dairy science or a related field.5+ years of experience in research and/or product development.Process cheese manufacturing experience preferred.Strong analytical and dairy component understanding.Desire to grow and take on new challenges and opportunities.Ability to travel up to 25%, to include within and potentially outside of the US.Qualifying positions offer:Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits.
When you join our employee-owned company, you’ll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one. That means in addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount – about 10% of your earnings – toward your retirement every year. That’s a company contribution of around 18% in retirement savings annually!Earn bonus pay.
You’ll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.Earn $ for focusing on your health.
Get up to $1,200 for your health savings account each year, plus get reimbursed for fitness membership, equipment, or classes.Pursue development that’s relevant
to your role, career goals, and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits
starting day one. This includes an onsite nurse and mental health counselor.Experience caring like you’ve never experienced it before.
We have a program that’s completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It’s called Partners Helping Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum - more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and a vehicle that will ensure the applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event that an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.An Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Research Scientist , you will develop new and innovative products and manufacturing processes to meet customer needs. You will modify existing products and processes to improve overall quality or costs, develop or identify new or more cost-effective ingredients and production methods, and support contract manufacturing customers on projects, trials, and startups.This position is located at our Home Office in Green Bay, Wisconsin.About our Green Bay, WI Home Office:You’ll find lots to love in our beautiful home office in downtown Green Bay, Wisconsin. Our jeans-friendly environment has indoor and outdoor collaboration spaces, state-of-the-art R&D and sensory labs, culinary kitchens, a pilot plant, innovation center, and more.What you'll do:Work in production and pilot plant locations.Develop defined work plans, conduct experiments, and write reports.Develop a basic understanding of the R&D product development SOP.Apply basic quality tools and explore new project work.Good communication skills, both written & verbal, are required.Exercise a good understanding of Schreiber Foods product categories, including regulatory standards and Schreiber Foods labeling practices.Develop a high level of expertise in the process cheese category.Become intimately involved in new ingredient and formula set-up by developing specifications, plant production SOP manuals, production manuals, and formula guidelines.Plan and conduct scale-up trials at a customer's request or for Schreiber product development.Commercialize newly developed and approved prototypes.Serve as an effective R&D and Customer Product Solutions POD team member.Accomplish projects and tasks through teamwork with other R&D scientists, operations, marketing, engineering, and customers.Identify, explore, and implement the use of new ingredients and manufacturing technologies to improve efficiency, sales, and profitability of Schreiber Foods.Develop products, processes, and technology that are robust and use sound experimental design to validate.Maintain strong application of the scientific method.Exercise excellent listening and communication skills, such as conveying technical concepts to others, writing detailed technical reports, and effectively conducting presentations to inform and influence decisions of others.Apply scientific principles and understandings to evaluate ideas and opportunities.Develop and expand a global network of contacts within food & dairy industries, and academia.Apply good business sense to determine applicability to our businesses.What you need to succeed:Bachelor's degree in food/dairy science or a related field.5+ years of experience in research and/or product development.Process cheese manufacturing experience preferred.Strong analytical and dairy component understanding.Desire to grow and take on new challenges and opportunities.Ability to travel up to 25%, to include within and potentially outside of the US.Qualifying positions offer:Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits.
When you join our employee-owned company, you’ll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one. That means in addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount – about 10% of your earnings – toward your retirement every year. That’s a company contribution of around 18% in retirement savings annually!Earn bonus pay.
You’ll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.Earn $ for focusing on your health.
Get up to $1,200 for your health savings account each year, plus get reimbursed for fitness membership, equipment, or classes.Pursue development that’s relevant
to your role, career goals, and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits
starting day one. This includes an onsite nurse and mental health counselor.Experience caring like you’ve never experienced it before.
We have a program that’s completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It’s called Partners Helping Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum - more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and a vehicle that will ensure the applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event that an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.An Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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