Food Science Freshers Jobs at Dairy Farmers of America – Apply Now for Rotational Technical Analyst Role
Are you a recent graduate eager to explore multiple facets of food research, product development, and applications? Dairy Farmers of America’s Rotational Technical Analyst position in Springfield, Missouri, offers just that. Over approximately two years, you’ll rotate through R&D, applications, process scale-up, and analytical functions—gaining broad exposure, hands-on experience, and a deeper understanding of the dairy and food sector.
About the Company
Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is a national, farmer-owned dairy cooperative committed to delivering high-quality dairy products while supporting sustainable agriculture. DFA operates across the U.S., producing cheese, milk powders, cultured dairy, and more. The cooperative invests in innovation, product development, and quality assurance to meet evolving consumer needs. Through roles such as the Rotational Technical Analyst, DFA offers early-career professionals exposure to R&D, process operations, product applications, and quality systems, building a strong foundation in the dairy and food industry. Apply today for the latest Food Science Freshers Jobs.
Job Posting Details
- Job Title: Rotational Technical Analyst
- Location: Springfield, Missouri, United States
- Job Number: 33039
What You Will Do
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Operate a pilot dryer and gain knowledge in spray drying, blending, and other processing methodologies.
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Lead or assist new product projects: design experiments, analyze data, and create Product Information Bulletins (PIBs).
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Research market trends and ingredient technologies; support innovation and application development.
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Learn foodservice and culinary applications in partnership with development chefs.
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Support scale-ups: either at manufacturing or customer facilities
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Participate in trade shows, customer visits (virtual or in person)
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Use enterprise systems (Power BI, Salesforce, PCM, Genesis, TraceGains, SharePoint) to analyze data, generate metrics, and produce reports
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Be part of audits, quality investigations, and regulatory compliance efforts
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Send and manage samples, maintain inventory of raw materials and finished goods
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Join cross-functional meetings: S&OP, procurement, vendor interfacing
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Complete required training: OSHA, environmental safety, ECO lab, IDFA, etc.
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Troubleshoot quality issues alongside food quality leads
Requirements & Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field
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Internship experience preferred
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0 to 2 years work experience (manufacturing, dairy, or related industry is a plus)
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office and an eagerness to learn new company systems
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Ability to manage multiple projects, think creatively, and lead self-driven tasks
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Adaptability, resilience, and the ability to navigate change
