R&D Scientist II - Snack Bars - Golden Valley, MN

JOB OVERVIEW

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or Master's Degree in Food Science, Meat Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of product development experience or working in relevant food manufacturing experiences
• Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable working with a cross-functional team, external stakeholders, and consumers
• Strong communication and organizational skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. in Meat Science, Food Science, or other related fields
• Experience with Meat Products/USDA
• Sense of technical, consumer, & trend curiosity
• Business acumen skills to collaborate across boundaries, and a willingness to learn the business to enhance understanding
• ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
• This role is located in Golden Valley, MN, and requires regular time onsite at the Technical Center.
• We will not consider international relocation or international remote work arrangements (outside the US).
• Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for work visas
• SALARY RANGE
• The salary range for this position is:
• $71,300 - $107,000 Annual
• At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
• Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.
• ELIGIBILITY
• Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.
• EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)
• General Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or familial status, status regarding public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.
• REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUEST
• If you need to request an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please fill out our online accommodation request form by following this link: Accommodation Request.