Cheese Scientist II

Cheese Scientist

Glanbia  

Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life’s journey 

At Glanbia Nutritionals Inc., our portfolio centers on dairy and non-dairy nutritional ingredients. We co-innovate and deliver ingredient solutions and precision premixes for use in the mainstream food and beverage, infant and clinical, and functional nutrition markets. We are the number one provider of whey-based nutritional ingredients globally and the number one producer of American-style cheddar cheese. Our protein systems have transformed the bar and beverage categories — bringing increased levels of protein, cleaner labels and greater product functionality to market. We have a direct presence in 21 countries, with manufacturing facilities in the US, Germany and China, and international sales and technical offices around the world.

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.

• Coordinate and execute commercialization trials in production plant facilities.
• Work with universities, vendors, and customers to develop new products, processes and applications related to natural cheese production.
• Develop, coordinate and supervise research projects in the Cheese Innovation Centre (CIC).
• 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.
• Prepare reports concerning the results of laboratory tests or product development trials including next steps and impact on key business initiatives.
• Collect, read, compile, utilize and synthesize ideas and methods from existing literature, experts, files and publications.
• Ability to work with Sales and Marketing to provide technical assistance for product development and support marketing platforms or products.
• Ability to work with key equipment vendors and co-manufacturers to develop new technologies that will enhance product performance or process efficiencies.
• Provide technical information to quality assurance and sales by providing accurate information related to cheese nutrition and associated labelling guidelines.
• Utilize Glanbia processes for continuous improvement, driving zero losses, and uphold the culture of Glanbia non-negotiables.

 The Skills you will bring to the team

•  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 
• Experience with pilot plant operations and management.
• Experience working in an analytical and or microbiological lab, including developing testing methods.
• Familiarity with key vendors who provide functional ingredients and processing equipment used within the food processing industry.

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 fully onsite with relocation assistance available. 

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, 401K.  

About Glanbia  

The Glanbia Group comprises three divisions: Glanbia Performance Nutrition, Glanbia Nutritional's, and Joint Ventures. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 6,000 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading products in 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 variety of candidates, we will give your 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.

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 will give your 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 will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more.