Senior R&D Technologist
About The Position
We are looking for a Senior R&D Technologist to join our R&D team! Our Senior R&D Technologist will develop new products, conduct research, and experiments, coordinate and execute full-scale production testing, and so much more! In this role, you will have the opportunity to apply your food knowledge and creativity to help develop and improve our delicious, plant-based products! The challenge is to balance your passion for innovation with your ability to achieve deadlines and effectively manage constraints in a fast-paced food production environment. You will have many opportunities to work on interesting R&D projects and apply your creativity and resourcefulness to achieve unique solutions. Being at the forefront of new product development, you will have many opportunities to contribute in a meaningful way, grow your knowledge base, and develop with the company!
Requirements
- Degree in Food Science, Food Technology or related disciplines
- Good knowledge of experimental design and data analysis
- Working knowledge of R&D processes
- Experience and proficiency in data management and preparing practical technical reports
- Experience with GDP (Good Documentation Practices)
- Working knowledge of the structure and chemistry of food and standard food production processes
- Working knowledge of process and products optimization
- Understanding of food microbiology principles, typical spoilage organisms, and control strategies
- Solid computer skills including MS Office Suite
- 4 years+ of R&D experience in a food production facility
- Experience in bakery
- Able to work hands on with allergens and baking ingredients
- Able to lift 12 kg
- Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Nice To Haves
- Ability to create and manage databases
Responsibilities
- Develop new products
- Conduct research and experiments
- Coordinate and execute full-scale production testing
- Apply food knowledge and creativity to help develop and improve plant-based products
- Balance passion for innovation with ability to achieve deadlines and effectively manage constraints
- Work on R&D projects
- Apply creativity and resourcefulness to achieve unique solutions
- Contribute in a meaningful way
- Grow knowledge base
- Develop with the company
- Design and execute experiments
- Provide well-researched recommendations
- Conduct technical literature searches
- Review, analyze, and document data
- Prepare timely reports
Benefits
- Opportunities for career growth and development
- Competitive Healthcare Benefits Package
- Performance Bonus and RRSP Matching
- Free delicious and healthy bread
- Fitness incentive fund
- Friendly and supportive work environment
- Discounts at our retail store
- Company social events focused around health, great tasting food and getting together as a team
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
