Research & Development Scientist, Pet Food - Campus Recruiting
General MillsMinneapolis, MN · full time · Junior
$83,000
Listed on General Mills’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
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.
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What they ask for
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