Associate Scientist, Applied R&D - (Le Sueur, MN)

Position overview:The Associate Scientist in Applied R&D plans and executes experiments and production trials in laboratory and pilot plant settings, conducts subsequent data analysis, and prepares project reports. The purpose of this work is to develop new products/processes or to modify existing products/processes.Key functions include the following:Assigned to projects or segments of applied R&D projects as directed.Performs analytical testing to support applied R&D projects.Expertise to do bench-top experiments and analysis.Expertise to operate pilot-scale equipment.Provides and applies basic knowledge and problem-solving abilities to research and commercial efforts.Executes projects by designing and conducting experiments.Records, collates, evaluates