Lead Scientist, Cultured Dairy & Fermentation

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dairy farmers of americaBrooklyn (NY)

Natural Sciences Managers Cheese Manufacturing

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Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is seeking a Principal Scientist to lead the development of cultured and fermented dairy products from concept through commercialization. You will act as a technical expert across culturing, starter cultures, and fermentation, guiding bench to pilot plant scale‑ups for cottage cheese, yogurt, and related products. Responsibilities include mentoring R&D teams, partnering with process technology and operations, and driving speed‑to‑market with a strong emphasis on

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