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Glanbia

R&D Scientist II

Glanbia

. Develop laboratory, bench-top, and pilot-scale chemical and processing analyses .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeTwin Falls • Idaho • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in dairy chemistry and industrial dairy processing, with a strong focus on experimental design, technical writing, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in operating and troubleshooting dairy processing equipment while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Dairy Chemistry ExpertiseExperimental Design (DOE)Technical Writing SkillsDairy Processing Equipment OperationStatistical Analysis Software Proficiency

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Hard Skills
Chemical AnalysisPilot-Scale ProcessingMembrane FiltrationSpray DryingThermal ProcessingAnalytical Laboratory InstrumentsSanitary Equipment DesignCGMP ComplianceStatistical AnalysisTechnical Report Writing
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationCollaborationPresentation Skills
Tools & Technologies
Particle Size AnalyzersRheometersViscometersTexture AnalyzersPH MetersMoisture AnalyzersWater Activity Meters
Industry Keywords
Food ScienceDairy ScienceFood SafetyEHS PoliciesHygienic Processing Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop laboratory, bench-top, and pilot-scale chemical and processing analyses
  • Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot pilot processing equipment and laboratory instruments
  • Review scientific literature and formulate potential technical solutions based on prior research
  • Write clear, concise, and meaningful reports, including interpretation of scientific data
  • Interface with R&D, Operations, Quality, and Commercial/PSM teams to commercialize projects
  • Plan and design robust experiments using experimental design/DOE for statistical analysis
  • Deliver technical presentations at conferences, customer visits, trade shows, and internal technical reviews
  • Take formulations from bench-top through pilot plant scale and support transfer to full-scale manufacturing
  • Provide technical support during full-scale commercialization trials and scale-up runs at manufacturing facilities
  • Champion laboratory safety, EHS policies, sanitary design standards, and Food Safety/cGMP guidelines

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Master’s degree (M.S.) in Food Science, Dairy Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline with relevant dairy processing experience, or a Ph.D.
  • Strong working knowledge of dairy chemistry and industrial dairy processing unit operations, including membrane filtration/ultrafiltration, spray drying, thermal processing, separations, and protein hydration
  • Direct experience operating and troubleshooting dairy processing equipment and analytical laboratory instruments
  • Experience with particle size analyzers, rheometers/viscometers, texture analyzers, pH meters, moisture analyzers, and water activity meters
  • Understanding of sanitary equipment design principles, hygienic processing practices, and cGMPs within pilot and food manufacturing environments
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex scientific literature, technical standards, and patents
  • Ability to effectively communicate scientific findings and collaborate with cross-functional partners
  • Strong technical writing and presentation skills
  • Proficiency in experimental design (DOE) and statistical analysis software, alongside standard technical data management tools

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Staff discounts
  • Generous family leave policy
  • Health and dental plan
  • Competitive salary
  • 401(k)
  • Continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform
  • Career development on a global stage