R&D Application Scientist

R&D Application Scientist - Bars

Glanbia  

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

The Opportunity 

This position is a research scientist working at the bench and pilot plant to support the development strategy of the bar solution business.  People in this position will perform new product development in the form of ingredient development, applications research, process enhancement and provide technical support for internal groups and external customers.

Essential Functions

• New product development of protein bars and other food products utilizing Glanbia’s dairy and plant-based ingredient systems.
• Plan and design robust experiments that can be statistically analysed and stand up under scientific scrutiny.
• Work with suppliers and contract manufacturing as needed in developing processes and new ingredients.
• Review scientific literature and pull together potential solutions based on prior work.
• Write reports in a clear, concise and meaningful way including interpretation of scientific data.
• Develop laboratory/bench-top chemical, application and/or clinical analyses
• Operate and troubleshot instruments and pilot equipment in our laboratories creating a more efficient R&D operations
• Make presentations to sales, market, business development personnel, at conferences, meetings, trade shows, and customer visits.
• Provide customer support and visits with a sales rep to give technical assistance to customer-based projects
• Interface with R&D and PSM teams for commercialization of projects within the realm of responsibility
• Take food and supplement formulations from bench-top to pilot plant scale.
• Provide technical support to scale up commercial and collaborative opportunities at external plants.

The Skills you will bring to the team

• Must possess a B. S. degree with a minimum of one to two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience; Master of Science degree (M. S.) preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conforms to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to sales, marketing and business development teams.
• Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, nutrition database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
• Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.  Must also have ability to apply basic algebra and geometry to practical situations.
• Must have ability to deal with equations formulas and graphs.
• Must be able to handle multiple projects.
• Must be able to use laboratory instruments such as texture analysis, pH meters, balances, autoclave, water activity meter and thermocouples.
• Must have some acumen for food and supplement processing.

Where and how you will work  

The opportunity will be based in Twin Falls, ID.

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  

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, 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.