What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D Scientist II position at Glanbia?
The Opportunity
This position is a Processing Scientist working at the bench and pilot plant to support the development strategy of the business. The R&D Scientist will develop products and processes to enhance current offerings, derive new products, and commercialize both for value addition to the business. This position will be a processing scientist working with a variety of protein and non-protein ingredients and unit operations. In addition, this position will involve the practical application of food processing principles, biology, nutrition, and chemistry. This permanent position reports to the Research Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop laboratory, bench-top, and pilot-scale chemical and processing analyses.
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot pilot processing equipment and laboratory instruments to drive efficient R&D operations.
- Review scientific literature and formulate potential technical solutions based on prior research.
- Write reports in a clear, concise, and meaningful way, including the interpretation of scientific data.
- Interface with cross-functional teams (including R&D, Operations, Quality, and Commercial/PSM) for the commercialization of projects within the realm of responsibility.
- Plan and design robust experiments (experimental design / DOE) that can be statistically analyzed and stand up under scientific scrutiny.
- Deliver technical presentations at conferences, customer visits, trade shows, and internal technical reviews.
- Take formulations from bench-top through pilot plant scale and support transfer to full-scale manufacturing.
- Participate in and provide technical support during full-scale commercialization trials and scale-up runs at manufacturing facilities.
- Adhere to and champion laboratory safety, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) policies, sanitary design standards (3-A/sanitary equipment design), and Food Safety/cGMP guidelines across all bench and pilot plant operations.
The Skills You Will Bring to the Team
- Master’s degree (M.S.) in Food Science, Dairy Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline with relevant dairy processing experience, or a Ph.D.
- Strong working knowledge of dairy chemistry and industrial dairy processing unit operations (e.g., membrane filtration/ultrafiltration, spray drying, thermal processing, separations, and protein hydration).
- Direct experience operating and troubleshooting dairy processing equipment and analytical laboratory instruments (such as particle size analyzers, rheometers/viscometers, texture analyzers, pH meters, moisture analyzers, and water activity meters).
- Understanding of sanitary equipment design principles, hygienic processing practices, and cGMPs within pilot and food manufacturing environments.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex scientific literature, technical standards, and patents.
- Ability to effectively communicate scientific findings and collaborate with cross-functional partners.
- Strong technical writing and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in experimental design (DOE) and statistical analysis software, alongside standard technical data management tools.
If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please apply!
Where and How You Will Work
The opportunity will be based in Twin Falls, ID and is fully onsite. Occasional domestic travel may be required to support full-scale manufacturing plant trials.
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, and 401(k).
About Glanbia
The Glanbia Group comprises three operating divisions: Glanbia Dairy Nutrition, Glanbia Health & Nutrition, and Glanbia Performance Nutrition. Collectively and with our partners, we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in science-led nutrition. We employ over 5,500 people, operate directly in more than 30 countries, partner with leading global food and beverage brands, and sell our products in over 130 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 wide variety of candidates, and we give every application consideration without regard to race, color, 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.