Assistant Product Development Specialist
Dare Foods Limited•Cambridge, ON
•Hybrid
About The Position
The Assistant Product Development Specialist supports the Research & Development team in the execution of product development, renovation, and optimization projects from concept through commercialization. Reporting to the Product Development Manager, this role provides hands-on technical and administrative support across formulation, trials, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration. This is an ideal opportunity for an early-career professional looking to develop technical expertise within a food manufacturing environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline
- 0–2 years of experience in product development, R&D, quality, or manufacturing within the food industry (co-op or internship experience considered an asset)
- Basic understanding of food formulation, processing, and manufacturing environments
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to document and organize technical information effectively
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with formulation or specification systems is an asset
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment
Nice To Haves
- Passion for food and product development
Responsibilities
- Support product development and renovation projects under the guidance of senior Product Development team members
- Assist with formulation development, bench trials, pilot trials, and plant trials, including preparing samples and documenting results
- Participate in plant trials and production runs; support data collection, analysis, and follow-up actions
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date product documentation, including formulas, specifications, bills of material, and development reports
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Marketing) to support commercialization activities
- Support food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance by ensuring development activities align with internal standards and external requirements
- Contribute to risk assessments, process documentation, and validation activities as required
- Provide post-launch support related to formulation, process, or quality troubleshooting when needed
Benefits
- competitive base salary
- comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- retirement programs
- paid time off
- career development opportunities
- reward and recognition programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
