Research and Development Scientist I - Le Mars, IA
Well EnterprisesIowa, United States
Posted June 27, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Wells Enterprises, Inc., headquartered in Le Mars, Iowa, is the largest privately held ice cream manufacturer in the United States. The company produces over 900 ice cream and frozen novelties treats under brands like Blue Bunny® and Bomb Pop®, with state-of-the-art facilities ensuring high-quality production. Wells' distinctive focus on innovation and family-run operations has made it a leader in the industry, supplying its products across various retail settings and foodservice establishments.
Job Description
This entry-level research and development scientist position is directly supervised and involves executing R&D initiatives from conceptualization to commercialization. The role requires coordinating activities to take products through development, documenting progress, and contributing to project performance with project constraints.
Requirements
- Taktical execution of R&D initiatives.
- Strategic planning and execution of R&D projects.
- Understanding of ingredients, products, and frozen dessert manufacturing processes.
- Coordination of project activities.
- Applies learnings to documentation and communication.
- Adheres to project management processes.