Research Scientist (Chromatography)

Category 1600 - Agricultural and food scientists

Description

Work Details

Primary Location: Garland, TX

Work Model: Onsite

Role Type: Full Time

Core Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Travel Requirements: As Needed

About This Role

The Research Scientist will conduct dairy chemistry research and must have knowledge in food, dairy, or protein chemistry. The scientific method will be followed to identify key factors that will lead to understanding and improvement of product texture and flavor. It is expected that the Research Scientist will quickly gain understanding of our product composition and manufacturing processes.

The Research Scientist is a core member of the Research Team and works in close collaboration with the R&D department and others across the company in a project dependent manner. This role reports to the Research Manager. Serving as a subject-matter expert in dairy proteins and protein chemistry, this role bridges laboratory innovation with practical manufacturing needs. The Research Scientist conducts basic science experiments and translates experimental findings into scalable, commercially viable solutions that enhance product quality and consistency. Their work supports continuous improvement and strengthens the company’s competitive edge within the dairy industry.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Design and execute experiments using modern analytical techniques following the scientific method.

• Assist the company in developing methods for studying proteins and peptides.

• Collect samples, perform testing, analyze data, and report findings across multiple experiments.

• Develop or adapt existing methodologies to further research goals.

• Maintain equipment by performing routine maintenance and working with vendors for preventative maintenance and repair of analytical instrumentation.

• Seek out new technologies and methods to further the understanding and improvement of Daisy products.

• Evaluate data for accuracy and precision.

• Work as an individual contributor as well as a collaborator to achieve project objectives.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in dairy or food chemistry, biochemistry or general chemistry.

• At least three years of research experience working with chromatography and mass spectrometry.

• One to three years of industry experience is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of dairy chemistry and/or protein chemistry is required.

• Advanced knowledge and hands-on experience of LC-MS and HPLC is required.

• MALDI-TOF and GC-MS experience is a plus.

• Knowledge and hands on experience in protein sequencing by mass spectrometry is required.

• Knowledge of enzyme kinetics is a plus.

• Flavor chemistry knowledge related to dairy products is a plus.

• Must be organized and able to maintain progress on several concurrent projects.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with high attention to detail.

• Strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills.

• Knowledge of statistical analysis.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Company Overview

For five generations spanning over a century, Daisy Brand has been a family-owned company committed to providing the freshest, most wholesome dairy products. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas with manufacturing facilities in Garland, Texas (1998), Casa Grande, Arizona (2008), and Wooster, Ohio (2015).

Daisy is the market leader in two billion-dollar categories, sour cream and cottage cheese, and generates over half a billion in revenues annually. Daisy Sour Cream represents 1 out of every 2 sour cream purchases in the United States and is the largest sour cream brand in food service, military, and club. It is recognized by consumers for A Dollop of Daisy, a tagline that put this once small brand on the map. Daisy Cottage Cheese is America’s #1 cottage cheese brand and continues to bring new consumers into the category with its innovative single serve packaging and consistent high quality. Daisy recently expanded into a new category with the launch of two dip products and is in the process of expanding distribution.

Daisy's core values, Clean and Trust, resonate in all aspects of our business operations. In 2008, the Foundation for Financial Service Professionals awarded Daisy the prestigious American Business Ethics award.

While maintaining a strong culture of curious and innovative problem-solvers, Daisy Brand has more than doubled employment over the last 15 years and is continuing to grow. Currently, we are proud to employ over 650 full-time staff across more than 25 states throughout the United States.

At Daisy Brand, we value longevity and aim to foster a working environment where employees can envision a long-term career. Companywide, the average employee tenure stands at over seven years. Our corporate office and sales team each boast an average tenure exceeding eleven years, while our manufacturing facilities also demonstrate strong employee retention with tenures averaging over seven years.

Daisy Brand offers an industry leading benefits package that includes:

• A no-deductible, $0 premium option for employee-only health coverage.

• 401(k) with 50% company match on the first 8% of earnings you contribute.

• Safe harbor and profit-sharing company contributions to 401(k).

• Company paid short- and long-term disability coverage.

• Company paid 2X annual salary Life and AD&D insurance.

• 4 weeks annual paid time off to start, plus 20 floating holiday hours and 6 company paid holidays.

• Extra time off for volunteering.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Fitness and wellness incentives.

• And more.

Daisy Brand is a nicotine-free company. Daisy Brand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and disabled encouraged to apply.