Process Development Associate Scientist

Job Purpose and Impact

The Associate Process Development Scientist will manage research and development, ensuring protocols, timelines, and alignment with the innovation unit. They will contribute to innovation research and projects, supporting researchers with process and product innovation, laboratory operations, and commercialization activities including trial execution, protocols, and data.

Key Accountabilities

• Plan, quality, and safety of laboratory and piloting trials, maintaining an active dialogue with researchers, lab, and technicians.
• Maintain labs in a safe, organized, and efficient manner (operational equipment, inventory/supplies, ordering/sampling/testing, lab scheduling).
• Contribute to continuous evaluation and improvement of experimental methodology, daily routines, and procedures.
• Work with scientists and technicians to ensure accurate formulation and ingredient procurement.
• Setup, monitor, record, and report results of lab and piloting trials with appropriate partners.
• Liaise with the research team, operations, and analytical partners to update on trial findings.
• Ensure trials comply with safety programs and care policies.
• Handle basic issues and problems under direct supervision, escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience. Proficient computer skills. Good written and verbal communication skills in local language and English. Basic knowledge of lab or manufacturing operations (safety 1st mindset). Ability to prioritize tasks and be detail-oriented.
• Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge or experience in edible fats & oils processing or formulating. Professional certificate in a relevant area such as production engineering, chemical processing, etc. Passion to bring new ideas forward, creating or influencing new processing or IP. Analytical statistic knowledge. Experience in running research trials.

Position Information

• Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.
• The expected salary range for this position is $52,000 – $67,000. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience.
• The position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent on company performance and individual performance.
• Cargill offers a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit here to learn more.
• Cargill is an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vet.