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Danaher

R&D Internships

Rochester, MN

About R&D Roles at Danaher Are you driven by curiosity, discovery, and a desire to contribute to meaningful scientific innovation? As an R&D Intern at Danaher, you'll gain hands-on experience ...

Danaher

R&D Internships

Minneapolis, MN

About R&D Roles at Danaher Are you driven by curiosity, discovery, and a desire to contribute to meaningful scientific innovation? As an R&D Intern at Danaher, you'll gain hands-on experience ...

Danaher

R&D Internships

Duluth, MN

About R&D Roles at Danaher Are you driven by curiosity, discovery, and a desire to contribute to meaningful scientific innovation? As an R&D Intern at Danaher, you'll gain hands-on experience ...

Danaher

R&D Internships

Plymouth, MN

About R&D Roles at Danaher Are you driven by curiosity, discovery, and a desire to contribute to meaningful scientific innovation? As an R&D Intern at Danaher, you'll gain hands-on experience ...

Danaher

R&D Internships

Saint Cloud, MN · On-site

About R&D Roles at Danaher Are you driven by curiosity, discovery, and a desire to contribute to meaningful scientific innovation? As an R&D Intern at Danaher, you'll gain hands-on experience ...

Microbiologics, Inc.

R&D Scientist

Saint Cloud, MN · On-site

$86K - $107K/yr

Description R&D Scientist - Advanced Biomaterial Research At Microbiologics, our impact goes far beyond the lab. As a well-established biotechnology company with a strong reputation for quality ...

Three Point Solutions, Inc.

R&D Technician

Elk River, MN · On-site

$19 - $26.25/hr

Job Title: R&D Technician Client: Food Manufacturing Company Location: Elk River, MN 55330 Duration: 1 Year (Possibility of Extension) Shift: 1st Shift Description: • Execute approved animal ...

Konik

R&D Engineer

Minneapolis, MN · Hybrid

$150K - $180K/yr

Research and Development Engineer - Renewable and Energy Systems Minneapolis, MN | Direct Hire | $150,000-$180,000 Konik is partnering with an innovative cleantech company seeking to add multiple R&D ...

Microbiologics

R&D Scientist

Saint Cloud, MN · On-site

R&D Scientist - Advanced Biomaterial Research At Microbiologics, our impact goes far beyond the lab. As a well-established biotechnology company with a strong reputation for quality, collaboration ...

Three Point Solutions

R&D Technician

Elk River, MN · On-site

$21 - $23/hr

Job Title: R&D Technician Client: Food Manufacturing Company Location: Elk River, MN 55330 Duration: 1 Year (Possibility of Extension) Shift: 1st Shift Description: • Execute approved animal ...

Actalent

R&D Technician

Lakeville, MN

$18.75 - $25.75/hr

Job Title: R&D / Pilot Plant Technician The R&D / Pilot Plant Technician supports the development of new and improved food products and packaging by providing hands-on technical support across ...

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As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for research development in Minnesota is $99,698.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,900.00 and $114,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To excel in Research Development, a strong background in scientific research, project management, and grant writing is typically required, often supported by an advanced degree in a relevant field. Familiarity with research administration software, funding databases, and compliance systems such as IRB protocols is highly beneficial. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills help professionals effectively manage complex projects and secure funding. These abilities are essential to drive innovation, streamline research processes, and support institutional or organizational growth.

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Research Development professionals are primarily responsible for identifying funding opportunities, assisting with proposal preparation, and supporting strategic research initiatives. They often work closely with researchers, faculty, or scientists to develop competitive grant applications, ensure compliance with guidelines, and facilitate interdisciplinary collaborations. The role may also involve coordinating workshops or trainings, managing research portfolios, and tracking emerging trends in funding. Working in teams and liaising with administrative departments is common, fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment that supports both individual and institutional research goals.

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Research and Development Research Specialist

Research and Development Research Specialist

Hormel Foods

Willmar, MN • On-site

$21 - $29.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Hormel Foods rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 92 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

178th of 381 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Job Description
R&D RESEARCH SPECIALIST - WILLMAR CORPORATE OFFICE (WILLMAR, MN)
To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.
Relocation is not eligible for this role.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The position is responsible for:
  • Utilizes strong Excel skills for management of farm-to-fork monitoring, mitigation, and elimination research activities for myriad cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Conduct data analysis and generation of reports in support of decisions concerning USDA-FSIS poultry performance standards and regulatory compliance.
  • Ability to think through and manipulate multiple databases to provide support for solutions of problems.
  • Analyzes, evaluates, translates data, and communicates results that will lead to improved, innovative, and creative applications to support the company goals and objectives.
  • Identifying and troubleshooting functionality updates to Jennie-O Lab Information Management System for company users.
  • Provide support to scientists and development leaders in numerous areas of R&D (food safety research, product development, sensory/shelf-life, and thermal processing)
  • May assist benchtop laboratory studies utilizing chemical and biological materials.
  • May assist with shelf-life studies, product evaluations, data collection, analysis, and reporting, including assembly of equipment for required experiments.
  • Management of annual preventative maintenance schedules of R&D analytical equipment.
  • Proof, format, and distribute research reports. Maintain project time sheets, track PTO, business travel, and other absences, including PCard reconciliation. Have knowledge of scanning equipment, inserting, and reformatting scanned items into appropriate documents as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
  • Two-year degree (BS preferred) and/or 1 - 5 yrs data management experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel); Word and PowerPoint.
  • Effective ability to work independently and cross-functionally with others.
  • Demonstrated use of strong organizational skills, problem solving, prioritizing, and the ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Must be capable of working several hours in a 38°F cooler or for short periods of time in a 0°F freezer.
  • Must be capable of standing for extended periods of time.
  • Occasionally lift 20 - 30 lbs. and may, on occasion, lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Preferred
  • Two-year degree (BS preferred) in a related field (Poultry/Meat/Animal/Food Sciences; Microbiology)
  • Proficient use of Pivot Tables
  • Experience with LIMS programs
  • Ability to work independently
  • Understanding of vertically integrated poultry/animal industries

At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base hiring pay range for this role is between $21.00-$29.25 per hour, and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location.
Other components of Hormel Foods' total compensation package includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, discretionary annual merit increases, profit sharing, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, paid vacation, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.
At Hormel we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support, understanding, and community. We are committed to the journey! Learn more about our progress here: https://www.hormelfoods.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion/
Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

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