General Mills
Sr. Microscopy Scientist - Golden Valley, MN
General Mills, Golden Valley, Minnesota, United States
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Job Overview: As the Senior Scientist - Microscopy for Innovation, Technology, and Quality (ITQ) in Medallion Labs, you will be responsible for providing structural insights into food, food ingredients, and packaging for General Mills. In this role, you will have the opportunity to advance technical capabilities and leverage deep problem-solving skills as a subject matter expert. This position has primary responsibilities to provide specialized technical support of ITQ (platforms, technology creation, and select manufacturing plant-based initiatives), as well as internal Medallion lab operations. This support will include developing new methods and technologies to support key business needs, as well as providing feedback, guidance, troubleshooting, and communication on matters related to microscopy analysis. The right candidate will leverage curiosity, embrace continuous learning, have a strong ability to communicate scientific knowledge into product insight, and possess strong technical problem-solving skills. Your ability to perform structure-function analysis as it relates to ingredient functionality, processability, rheological properties, sensory attributes, stability, product quality, and defects will be a key enabler for success.
Accountabilities
Provide key structural insights that support new technical and business opportunities
Strengthen patent claims by defining ingredient functionality and processing parameters by unique microstructure
Develop new microscopy methods that provide a strategic technical advantage
Partner with General Mills scientists to develop structure-function insights to enable engineering innovative new products
Provide structural insights to evaluate cost-saving ingredients and processes that do not compromise product quality or safety
Prioritize projects requiring structure-function analysis and problem-solving expertise for product development, processing, and consumer safety issues
Global technology transfer
Minimum Qualifications
Master's Degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Food Science, or related fields AND 3-5 years of relevant experience OR Ph.D in Materials Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Food Science or related fields AND 0-2 years of relevant experience
Experience with Technical Application Equipment and Processes
Light microscopy, polarized light microscope, and wide-field fluorescence
Confocal microscopy and spectral imaging
Multispectral imaging
Environmental scanning electron microscopy with wet STEM experience a plus
Energy dispersive X-ray analysis
Atomic force microscopy and nanomechanical analysis for biological specimens and materials
Image analysis
New method development
Ability to utilize available resources to answer strategic questions fast
Ability to challenge assumptions and build robust technical plans to test hypotheses and excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Demonstrated ability to lead projects to execute clients’ expectations of timing and deliverables
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) while managing clients' expectations of timing and deliverables
Instrument maintenance and development of lab protocols
Experience with structure-function analysis of foods and materials
Ability to multitask and reprioritize to meet strategic business needs
Willingness to travel (10%)
Preferred Qualifications
8+ years of relevant experience in the field of Microscopy
Experience working in the food industry within Microscopy
Understanding of product development processes or applied sciences that relate to innovation, renovation or cost savings for finished products through the commercialization process
Ability to collaborate in a cross-functional and external environment and provide key product guidance
Strong leadership and strategic thinking
Additional Considerations
Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, and General Mills will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
This role is located in Golden Valley, MN and will not consider remote applicants or international applications. General Mills will provide relocation to the candidate selected for this role as long as they meet the relocation assistance policy.
This position is intended to function as a Technical Expert within Medallion Labs, and the desire is for this individual to be in the role for 4 years or more to build the technical depth and rigor.
Company Overview We exist to make food the world loves. Our company prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together.
Salary Range The salary range for this position is $93,700.00 - $140,700.00 per year. Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package including health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, and other employment status factors. An annual incentive program may be available depending on performance.
Reasonable Accommodation Request If you need to request an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please fill out our online accommodations request form by following this link: Accommodations Request.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
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Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Services, and Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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Sr. Microscopy Scientist - Golden Valley, MN
role at
General Mills .
Job Overview: As the Senior Scientist - Microscopy for Innovation, Technology, and Quality (ITQ) in Medallion Labs, you will be responsible for providing structural insights into food, food ingredients, and packaging for General Mills. In this role, you will have the opportunity to advance technical capabilities and leverage deep problem-solving skills as a subject matter expert. This position has primary responsibilities to provide specialized technical support of ITQ (platforms, technology creation, and select manufacturing plant-based initiatives), as well as internal Medallion lab operations. This support will include developing new methods and technologies to support key business needs, as well as providing feedback, guidance, troubleshooting, and communication on matters related to microscopy analysis. The right candidate will leverage curiosity, embrace continuous learning, have a strong ability to communicate scientific knowledge into product insight, and possess strong technical problem-solving skills. Your ability to perform structure-function analysis as it relates to ingredient functionality, processability, rheological properties, sensory attributes, stability, product quality, and defects will be a key enabler for success.
Accountabilities
Provide key structural insights that support new technical and business opportunities
Strengthen patent claims by defining ingredient functionality and processing parameters by unique microstructure
Develop new microscopy methods that provide a strategic technical advantage
Partner with General Mills scientists to develop structure-function insights to enable engineering innovative new products
Provide structural insights to evaluate cost-saving ingredients and processes that do not compromise product quality or safety
Prioritize projects requiring structure-function analysis and problem-solving expertise for product development, processing, and consumer safety issues
Global technology transfer
Minimum Qualifications
Master's Degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Food Science, or related fields AND 3-5 years of relevant experience OR Ph.D in Materials Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Food Science or related fields AND 0-2 years of relevant experience
Experience with Technical Application Equipment and Processes
Light microscopy, polarized light microscope, and wide-field fluorescence
Confocal microscopy and spectral imaging
Multispectral imaging
Environmental scanning electron microscopy with wet STEM experience a plus
Energy dispersive X-ray analysis
Atomic force microscopy and nanomechanical analysis for biological specimens and materials
Image analysis
New method development
Ability to utilize available resources to answer strategic questions fast
Ability to challenge assumptions and build robust technical plans to test hypotheses and excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Demonstrated ability to lead projects to execute clients’ expectations of timing and deliverables
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) while managing clients' expectations of timing and deliverables
Instrument maintenance and development of lab protocols
Experience with structure-function analysis of foods and materials
Ability to multitask and reprioritize to meet strategic business needs
Willingness to travel (10%)
Preferred Qualifications
8+ years of relevant experience in the field of Microscopy
Experience working in the food industry within Microscopy
Understanding of product development processes or applied sciences that relate to innovation, renovation or cost savings for finished products through the commercialization process
Ability to collaborate in a cross-functional and external environment and provide key product guidance
Strong leadership and strategic thinking
Additional Considerations
Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, and General Mills will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
This role is located in Golden Valley, MN and will not consider remote applicants or international applications. General Mills will provide relocation to the candidate selected for this role as long as they meet the relocation assistance policy.
This position is intended to function as a Technical Expert within Medallion Labs, and the desire is for this individual to be in the role for 4 years or more to build the technical depth and rigor.
Company Overview We exist to make food the world loves. Our company prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together.
Salary Range The salary range for this position is $93,700.00 - $140,700.00 per year. Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package including health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, and other employment status factors. An annual incentive program may be available depending on performance.
Reasonable Accommodation Request If you need to request an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please fill out our online accommodations request form by following this link: Accommodations Request.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Services, and Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at General Mills by 2x
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