# Research & Development Scientist, Pet Food - Campus Recruiting

Hiring organization: [General Mills](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/general-mills)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/aa3d6fa7-2fa1-4ab9-996a-9c3b05ed60e5

Listed on General Mills's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Junior
- Location: Minneapolis, MN
- Salary: 83000 – 83000 USD per year

## Summary

General Mills seeks recent graduates in animal science or nutrition to join their R&D Leadership Development Program, creating and improving pet food products through formulation, testing, and cross-functional collaboration. This rotation-based early-career role is ideal for scientists who want hands-on experience in product development, food safety, and business acumen within a major consumer goods company.

_Our summary, not General Mills's wording._

## Skills named

Animal Nutrition, Data Analysis, Project Management

## Required

- Pursuing M.S. or Ph.D. in Animal Science, Animal Nutrition, or related degree
- Graduating Winter 2026 or Spring 2027
- Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

## Nice to have

- Strong academic record
- Demonstrated ability to achieve results and develop technical and business skills
- Adaptability, curiosity, and inventiveness
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated leadership experience in academic projects, extracurricular activities, or previous work

Apply on General Mills's site: https://genmills.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/GMI_External_Careers/job/Minneapolis-MN/Research---Development-Pet-Food-Applications-Scientist---Campus-Recruiting_10128728