Research & Development Pet Food Applications Scientist - Campus Recruiting

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT AT GENERAL MILLS?

The General Mills R&D Leadership Development Program is a great way to kick-off your career. As part of the program, you will have 2-3 robust experiences in your first few years at General Mills, building broad experience in technical foundations, functional depth, and professional development. You'll develop and enhance your digital skills in this role, gaining experience in data analysis, project management, and/or collaboration tools. The program allows candidates to demonstrate leadership, embrace a learning mindset, build a strong network of peers, develop business context, and learn the General Mills and Innovation, Technology & Quality (ITQ) culture.

WHAT WILL I DO?

• Create new products with an emphasis on consumer-first design

• Improve existing products and optimize formulas for pet and pet parent appeal, manufacturing, and cost

• Leverage knowledge of animal science/nutrition and ingredient functionality to develop remarkable products

• Champion food safety, pet safety, pet parent insights, and product quality from product design through production

• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to build and grow our businesses

• Develop a sound understanding of pet food product development, formulation, and commercialization through the execution of pilot plant and manufacturing trials

• Engage external partners to increase efficiency and to identify new capabilities

• Interact with pet parents and customers to develop meaningful insights and translate them into concepts, prototypes, and commercial offerings

• Develop technical depth and business acumen

• Apply or build digital tools to accelerate learning

• Solve technical problems leveraging new or existing digital tools

• Impact people's and pet's lives and communities

WHERE WILL I WORK?

James Ford Bell Technical Center in Minneapolis, MN

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IS THIS YOU?

Minimum Qualifications:

• Pursuing a M.S. or Ph.D. in Animal Science, Animal Nutrition or related degree

• Graduating in Winter 2025 or Spring 2026

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong academic record

• Demonstrated ability to achieve results and a commitment to developing technical and business skills

• Adaptability, curiosity, and inventiveness

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, passion for R&D, enthusiasm, and the ability to conduct themselves professionally

• Demonstrated leadership experience in academic projects, extracurricular activities, or previous work experiences

HUNGRY FOR WHAT'S NEXT?

• Start Date of January 2026 or July 2026

• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

The base salary for this position is $83,000. General Mills is committed to providing fair and competitive pay that reflects your skills, experience, performance, and academic background. Beyond your salary, you'll receive a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall wellbeing, including:

• Competitive salary and eligibility for our annual incentive program

• A strong retirement program with a generous 401(k) match and company contribution.

• Modern health plans and resources for physical, mental and, financial wellbeing

• A robust time-off program for a healthy work-life balance

• Extensive training and development programs for career growth

We believe in investing in our employees and fostering a collaborative environment where everyone can thrive. Benefits may vary by role, location and other employment status factors.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that 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 other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what's next.

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.