Location
Decatur
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
July 08, 2026
Job Description
**110861BR**
**Job Title:**
Extrusion Specialist - Decatur, IL
**Department/Function:**
Research & Development
**Job Description:**
**Extrusion Specialist - Decatur, IL**
**Position Summary**
Support R&D scientists and engineers in executing pilot-scale trials and developing plant-based food ingredient prototypes. This role contributes directly to product innovation through hands-on equipment operation, basic analytical testing, data collection, and operational support.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Set up and operate pilot-scale extrusion and processing equipment for research trials
+ Prepare raw materials, manage inventory, and formulate blends
+ Procure and maintain necessary consumables and supplies for extrusion piloting and analytical activities
+ Execute experimental plans and produce prototypes
+ Conduct simple analytical testing under the guidance of scientists or engineers
+ Collect proc...
**Job Title:**
Extrusion Specialist - Decatur, IL
**Department/Function:**
Research & Development
**Job Description:**
**Extrusion Specialist - Decatur, IL**
**Position Summary**
Support R&D scientists and engineers in executing pilot-scale trials and developing plant-based food ingredient prototypes. This role contributes directly to product innovation through hands-on equipment operation, basic analytical testing, data collection, and operational support.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Set up and operate pilot-scale extrusion and processing equipment for research trials
+ Prepare raw materials, manage inventory, and formulate blends
+ Procure and maintain necessary consumables and supplies for extrusion piloting and analytical activities
+ Execute experimental plans and produce prototypes
+ Conduct simple analytical testing under the guidance of scientists or engineers
+ Collect proc...