Senior R&D Technologist

POSITION: Senior R&D Technologist                                                                                                REPORTS TO: Director, R&D

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!

• You are health-conscious and understand the value of healthy eating and organic food
• You are passionate about R&D and want to join a company that would allow you to apply your knowledge and skills in a meaningful way
• You are interested in expanding your knowledge by learning about our unique products and processes

• You are an experienced scientist who is on the cutting edge of food science and technology
• You are enthusiastic to learn and share knowledge and experience with other team members
• You are motivated, meticulous, analytical, and resourceful
• You are able to design and execute experiments and provide well-researched recommendations
• You are able to conduct technical literature searches; review, analyse, document data, and prepare timely reports
• You are organized, flexible, and a strong communicator who works well with different personalities
• You are able to work hands on with allergens and baking ingredients
• You are able to lift 12 kg.
• You are flexible to work evenings and weekends to accommodate production testing, when necessary
• You are able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines, where necessary

• You have a Degree in Food Science, Food Technology or related disciplines
• You have a good knowledge of experimental design and data analysis
• You have a working knowledge of R&D processes
• You have experience and is proficient in data management and preparing practical technical reports
• You have experience with GDP (Good Documentation Practices)
• You have a working knowledge of the structure and chemistry of food and standard food production processes
• You have a working knowledge of process and products optimization
• You have an understanding food microbiology principles, typical spoilage organisms, and control strategies
• You have solid computer skills including MS Office Suite

•     You have 4 years+ of R&D experience in a food production facility, and experience in bakery

• Ability to create and manage databases

We offer our team members many benefits to help them achieve their goals and support our company culture:

• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Competitive Healthcare Benefits Package
• Performance Bonus and RRSP Matching
• Free delicious and healthy bread
• Fitness incentive fund to help you thrive
• Friendly and supportive work environment and an ambitious team
• Discounts at our retail store with a great selection of healthy organic products
• Company social events focused around health, great tasting food and getting together as a team

Salary - $76,700-94,300

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