Scientist – II
Position Summary
General Mills is a global company with operations in over 100 countries. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Scientist II to join our Research & Development team in Powai, Mumbai, India. As a Scientist II, you will be responsible for collaborating with our global team to drive innovation and deliver high-quality research projects in the field of Biological & Life Sciences.
Company Overview
General Mills is a leading global food company that serves the world by making food people love. Our mission is to make lives healthier, easier, and richer. With a strong focus on innovation and excellence, we strive to create products that meet the evolving needs of consumers. Our Global Shared Services Centre in Mumbai supports our operations worldwide, and we are committed to providing a conducive learning environment for our employees.
Job Responsibilities
Client Consultation and Business Partnering (20% of Time)
- Work closely with clients to understand their needs and translate them into clear project objectives, timelines, and plans.
- Maintain regular communication with clients, providing updates on project progress, addressing queries, and delivering on project commitments.
- Effectively communicate analysis, conclusions, and insights to clients through written reports and meetings.
Excellent Technical Work (50% of Time)
- Develop effective search and analysis strategies based on client consultations and project briefs.
- Conduct thorough searches of various information sources, such as scientific literature, patents, and consumer research, to acquire relevant results for the project.
- Analyze and synthesize search results to address key project questions.
- Utilize a variety of information databases and search tools to support project work.
- Create clear and accurate summary reports and visualizations to convey relevant information and insights.
- Build a network of external science and technology contacts to leverage in research work.
Training and Mentoring, Project Leadership (15% of Time)
- Develop process documentation and onboarding materials for new employees.
- Provide guidance and support to junior Scientists as needed.
- Review peers’ work and provide constructive feedback.
- Take on project leadership when required.
Innovation, Continuous Improvement, and Personal Development (10% of Time)
- Adopt a continuous improvement mindset, seeking opportunities to enhance efficiency and client value.
- Identify new resources and methods to drive innovation in work processes.
- Continually enhance skills and knowledge in information research and relevant scientific fields.
Administration (5% of Time)
- Participate in required training sessions and company meetings.
- Complete necessary administrative tasks.
Desired Profile
Education:
- Minimum Degree Requirement: Masters
- Preferred Degree Requirement: Masters
- Preferred Major Area of Study: Food Science, Food Technology, Biochemistry, Biological Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Protein Chemistry, Carbohydrate Chemistry, Lipid Chemistry, or related scientific or interdisciplinary fields.
Experience:
- Minimum years of related experience required: Three
- Preferred years of related experience: Six
Specific Job Experience or Skills Needed:
For the Global Science and Information Analysis Program Area:
- Effective communication and collaboration skills with other researchers within General Mills and external partners.
- Experience in reviewing, interpreting, summarizing, and deriving insights from scientific literature and knowledge of literature databases.
- Understanding of patent field basics and familiarity with patent databases and search tools.
- Ability to find, assimilate, synthesize, and communicate scientific and technical knowledge, including patents.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
For Global Knowledge Services:
- Ability to work cross-functionally with global team members.
- Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in teams.
- Ability to drive projects to completion with attention to detail.
- Ability to handle confidential and proprietary information with discretion.
- Effective prioritization, multitasking, and execution skills.
- Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and “outside-the-box” thinking.
- Proficiency in English.
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