**110390BR**
**Job Title:**

Extrusion Scientist - Decatur, IL

**Department/Function:**

Research & Development

**Job Description:**

**Extrusion Scientist - Decatur, IL**

**Position Summary**
Extrusion Scientist II role is an independent technical contributor responsible for leading innovation in extrusion-based food systems, with a focus on plant-based proteins and ingredient functionality. This role owns projects from concept through commercialization, applying advanced food science and process engineering expertise to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions.

**Key Responsibilities**

+ Independently design, execute, and lead pilot-scale extrusion trials and experiments
+ Manage R&D projects from concept through commercialization, ensuring timelines and technical deliverables are met
+ Apply advanced understanding of ingredient functionality, formulation, and extrusion processing
+ Analyze complex da...