**Brand:** Post Consumer Brands **Categories:** Research & Development **Locations:** Eugene, Oregon **Position Type:** Regular Full-Time **Remote Eligible:** No **Req ID:** 31220 **Job Description** **Business Unit Overview** Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company's portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats, PEBBLES, Grape-Nuts and Malt-O-Meal cereal and Peter Pan peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray® Nutrish, Kibbles 'n Bits and 9Lives dog and cat food. Post also provides private label solutions to customers in pet food, cereal, nut butters and granola. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn (http://linkedin.com/company/postconsumerbrands/) or Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Post-Consumer-Brands/1919490918137560/) for the latest news. **Location Description** The Eugene, Oregon plant produces both organic and non‑organic granola, with annual production of up to 52 million pounds. The site supports a team of more than 200 manufacturing and support employees and plays an important role in supplying private label granola products across the U.S. Eugene is known for its strong focus on sustainability, outdoor recreation, and innovation. Home to the University of Oregon, the city is widely recognized as the birthplace of Nike, reflecting its long‑standing connection to athletics and performance culture and is also known as Track Town USA. Another frequent cry in Eugene establishments is "Go Ducks," celebrating the triumphs of the U of O men's and women's sports teams. Eugene offers abundant access to parks, trails, and natural beauty, along with a vibrant arts and food scene, creating an engaging and lifestyle‑oriented community for employees and their families. **Responsibilities** **Relocation assistance is provided.** Post Holdings is seeking a talented and innovative **Food Scientist II** to join our Product Development team in Eugene, Oregon. Relocation assistance is provided. This role is ideal for a food science professional who can blend **baking chemistry expertise with culinary creativity** to develop granola and cereal products that deliver exceptional flavor, texture, and the perfect crunch. The Food Scientist II will lead and support new product development, product optimization, process improvements, and commercialization efforts from concept through full-scale manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have experience working with **granola, cereal, snack, or grain-based products** and possess strong formulation, scale-up, and manufacturing knowledge. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on product innovation while working within a collaborative, growth-oriented environment that combines the resources of a large organization with the agility of a smaller team. **_"Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship now or in the future"_** **.** **Key Responsibilities** **Product Development & Innovation** + Develop new cereal, granola, and grain-based products from concept through commercialization. + Improve and extend existing product lines to enhance quality, texture, flavor, nutritional profile, and consumer appeal. + Utilize baking chemistry, ingredient functionality, and culinary principles to create innovative products. + Conduct laboratory, benchtop, pilot plant, vendor, and full-scale manufacturing trials. + Scale formulations successfully from benchtop development to commercial production. **Commercialization & Manufacturing Support** + Lead and support commercialization activities for new products and product improvements. + Provide product design and processing parameter recommendations for new products, capacity improvements, and equipment design. + Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Procurement, and Marketing teams to ensure successful product launches. + Support validation of process and product parameter changes at manufacturing facilities. + Troubleshoot product quality, processing, and manufacturing issues using scientific and analytical approaches. **Process Improvement & Cost Optimization** + Identify and implement product and process improvements that drive efficiency, quality, consistency, and cost savings. + Support product and packaging modifications, equipment enhancements, and manufacturability improvements. + Evaluate ingredient alternatives and process changes to optimize performance and reduce costs. + Participate in corporate cost-savings initiatives and continuous improvement projects. **Technical & Regulatory Responsibilities** + De