Associate R&D Process Scientist

Perrigo

Location:

Eau Claire, WI, US, 54703

Perrigo is currently hiring for an Associate R&D Process Scientist to lead scale-up of new infant formulas from development to full-scale production, overseeing change control, risk assessment, and factory trials while collaborating with cross-functional teams including Product Development, Pilot Plant, Operations, Quality, and Planning. Support manufacturing sites on continuous improvement opportunities in recipe and processing, driving optimization and renovation initiatives through root-cause analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and execution of cost-reduction strategies while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

Develop and implement new process capabilities via feasibility trials and continuous improvement projects to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall product quality.

• Realize scale up / industrialization with Manufacturing and Quality departments. Manage change controls – review BOMs/formulations, host risk assessment meetings, setting up manufacturing forms or info, update block flow diagrams, review finished product nutrient data, recipe / process parameterization, support regulatory filings, etc
• Support new process evaluations or co-man/pack capabilities or CAPEX projects for new equipment for Perrigo Nutrition business
• Support manufacturing sites including root-cause analysis to address identified losses, optimize manufacturing / product quality issues, and support resolve of unscheduled downtime

• Bachelor’s degree in Food or Dairy Science, Chemical or Food Engineering, Chemistry or closely related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in product and/or process development in the food industry or closely related is strongly preferred.
• Experience in common food and dairy unit operations, infant formula manufacturing and knowledge of spray drying a plus.

Benefits We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally. Find out more about Total Rewards at Perrigo.

Hybrid Working Approach We love our offices and the setting they provide for in-person collaboration and celebration. But we also appreciate the opportunity to work remotely can energise you too, so we promote flexibility with the ability to work two days a week from home in many roles.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law.

Nearest Major Market: Eau Claire

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