Research and Development Scientist IV - Le Mars, IA
Wells Enterprises • Le Mars, IA • Posted July 19, 2026
Position Overview
**Company:** Wells Enterprises (a Ferrero Company)
**Functional Area:** Research and Development
**The Role**
Delivers R&D plans and strategies which involve taking new and existing products from conceptualization through commercialization while applying learnings, creativity and technical knowledge to add value through innovation.
**What You’ll Do**
+ Develops and implements R&D plans and strategies in support of company objectives.
+ Directs and develops communication involving project needs, status updates and technical advice to all stakeholders in order to promote more efficient and effective deliverables. Recommends opportunities and solutions for process improvements.
+ Lead the team’s understanding and application of knowledge of ingredients, products and frozen dessert manufacturing processes for the completion of projects. Recommends opportunities and solutions for process improvements.
+ Acts as a mentor and subject mat...
**Functional Area:** Research and Development
**The Role**
Delivers R&D plans and strategies which involve taking new and existing products from conceptualization through commercialization while applying learnings, creativity and technical knowledge to add value through innovation.
**What You’ll Do**
+ Develops and implements R&D plans and strategies in support of company objectives.
+ Directs and develops communication involving project needs, status updates and technical advice to all stakeholders in order to promote more efficient and effective deliverables. Recommends opportunities and solutions for process improvements.
+ Lead the team’s understanding and application of knowledge of ingredients, products and frozen dessert manufacturing processes for the completion of projects. Recommends opportunities and solutions for process improvements.
+ Acts as a mentor and subject mat...