Senior Scientist
Full Time Regular
Corporate, Fostoria
*SUMMARY: *The primary purpose of this position is to provide scientific and practical data to help improve existing and develop new flour products, milling processes, and/or bakery mix products in order to maintain or improve Mennel's competitive advantage. The Senior Scientist position has broad project responsibilities to co-create and influence the strategic direction of the research to be done. They initiate, lead, and still perform hands-on research in order to deliver key technical initiatives. This position will sustain the Mission and Motto and Food Safety and Quality Statement of the Mennel Milling Company.
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PRIMARY WORK SHIFT: Monday through Friday 8AM -- 5PM. Will vary, depending on workload.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: *To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without accommodation. *
*SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: *This position has no supervisory duties.
QUALIFICATIONS: *The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. *
- A Master's Degree in Baking Science, Milling Science, Food Science, Food Chemistry, or related discipline and/or equivalent work experience is required; Ph.D. degree is preferred.
- 7-15 years of research experience in grain-based food manufacture preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in cereal chemistry, analytical chemistry, food science, process engineering and statistics.
- Must have strong research aptitude and technical skills.
- Must have strong project management skills.
- Must have solid communication skills and be able to interact and productively communicate with all levels of the organization.
- Must be a self-starter and maintain high level of self-motivation.
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*LANGUAGE SKILLS: *Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, memos, procedures, and plans. Ability to write, complete checklists and other basic documentation an