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Wells Enterprises ยท 2 weeks ago

Research and Development Scientist IV - Le Mars, IA

position1 Blue Bunny Dr SW, Le Mars, IA, 51031, US
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level

Wells Enterprises is a company focused on innovation in the food industry, and they are seeking a Research and Development Scientist IV. This role involves delivering R&D plans and strategies to take products from conceptualization through commercialization, while mentoring less experienced developers and ensuring project adherence to safety, quality, and legality standards.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturing
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Responsibilities

Develops and implements R&D plans and strategies in support of company objectives
Directs and develops communication involving project needs, status updates and technical advice to all stakeholders in order to promote more efficient and effective deliverables. Recommends opportunities and solutions for process improvements
Responsible for leading the teams understanding and application of knowledge of ingredients, products and frozen dessert manufacturing processes for the completion of projects. Recommends opportunities and solutions for process improvements
Acts as a mentor and subject matter expert to the less experienced developers in terms of technical guidance and project management
Uses objectivity on project work by practicing the scientific method of defining the question, gathering and recording information, forming a hypothesis, performing experiment, analyzing data, interpreting data and drawing conclusions
Influences and leads the application of learnings, creativity and technical knowledge to add value through innovation
Facilitates activities necessary to take more complex and innovative projects from conceptualization through commercialization working with project constraints of time, target and budget. Ensures NPD adherence and that the process follows the critical paths
Collaborates cross-functionally to ensure safety, quality and legality of products manufactured is maintained

Qualification

R&D strategy developmentTechnical knowledge of ingredientsProject managementFrozen dessert manufacturingScientific method applicationMentoringCross-functional collaboration

Required

Develops and implements R&D plans and strategies in support of company objectives
Directs and develops communication involving project needs, status updates and technical advice to all stakeholders in order to promote more efficient and effective deliverables
Responsible for leading the teams understanding and application of knowledge of ingredients, products and frozen dessert manufacturing processes for the completion of projects
Acts as a mentor and subject matter expert to the less experienced developers in terms of technical guidance and project management
Uses objectivity on project work by practicing the scientific method of defining the question, gathering and recording information, forming a hypothesis, performing experiment, analyzing data, interpreting data and drawing conclusions
Influences and leads the application of learnings, creativity and technical knowledge to add value through innovation
Facilitates activities necessary to take more complex and innovative projects from conceptualization through commercialization working with project constraints of time, target and budget
Ensures NPD adherence and that the process follows the critical paths
Collaborates cross-functionally to ensure safety, quality and legality of products manufactured is maintained

Company

Wells Enterprises

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Wells Enterprises produces and markets ice creams and frozen treats.
dateFounded in 1913
location
Le Mars, Iowa, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.wellsenterprisesinc.com

H1B Sponsorship

Wells Enterprises has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (5)
2024 (2)
2022 (3)
2021 (1)
2020 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2022-12-07Acquired

Leadership Team

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Allison Burke
Human Resources Business Partner II
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Brian Ardillo
HR Business Partner II
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Recent News

Precedence Research
Frozen Dessert Market Size to be Worth USD 198.20 Billion by 2034, Driven by Health Trends, Innovation, and Regional Growth
2025-10-31
PR Newswire UK
Arkieva recognized as Great Supply Chain Partner for improving efficiency and visibility for Wells Enterprises
2025-10-14
Food Business News
Wells Enterprises adds frozen novelties
2025-10-10
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