Wells Enterprises ยท 1 week ago
Research and Development Scientist IV - Le Mars, IA
Le Mars, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expWells Enterprises is a company focused on delivering innovative R&D plans and strategies. The role involves taking new and existing products from conceptualization through commercialization while mentoring less experienced developers and ensuring project adherence to safety, quality, and legality.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturing
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
Required
BS required in food/dairy science or related field
6 + years in food/dairy or related field
Strong understanding of Food Science/Dairy Science, understanding of R&D business plans and strategies in addition to the companies overall business objectives
Time management
Project management
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal savvy
Prioritization
Ability to think strategically
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively
Able to manage multiple tasks within various projects
Ability to be self-directed as it relates to personal development
Ability to create, develop, and foster effective working relationships
Company
Wells Enterprises
Wells Enterprises produces and markets ice creams and frozen treats.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Wells Enterprises has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (5)
2024 (2)
2022 (3)
2021 (1)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-12-07Acquired
Leadership Team
Allison Burke
Human Resources Business Partner II
Brian Ardillo
HR Business Partner II
Recent News
Food Business News
2025-10-10
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