Research & Development Technologist
| Job Title: | Research & Development Technologist | |
| Location: | Hamilton | |
| Salary: | Commensurate with experience, qualifications |
Position Responsibilities
- Responsible for all aspects of benchtop prototype creation, including setting up recipes, obtaining ingredient samples, preparing samples in lab, and evaluating results
- Lead plant trials, overseeing all aspects of trial execution, including issuing recipes, ensuring products meet required specifications, collecting data, documenting outcomes and reporting trial costs to plant finance
- Attend first production runs, monitor performance on line and make recommendations to address any challenges
- Champion reformulation projects for product improvement, ingredient substitutions, cost-reduction or plant simplification
- Support innovation initiatives, collaborating with other members of the R&D team
- Work closely with other plant departments including quality assurance, operations, and maintenance to achieve cross-functional objectives
- Prepare all documentation (e.g. formulas, change notifications, etc) required to support development process
- Set up & participate in sensory evaluation of products
- Organize sample shipments to customers, including collecting & screening product samples, packing shipments, and coordinating to ensure export paperwork is completed
- Conduct chemical & physical lab analysis (e.g. pH, moisture, water activity, rheology) as required to support product development activities
- Manage sample inventory of packaging, raw ingredients and finished goods
Key Attributes:
- Resourceful with proven problem-solving skills and a high attention to detail
- Ability to apply analytical thinking skills in a dynamic manufacturing environment
- Self-motivated with a drive to learn and adaptable to changing priorities
- Technical understanding of ingredient functionality and food processing
- Strong oral & written communication skills
- Passion for working with food and strong culinary skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Qualifications:
- BSc in Food Science or related discipline required
- 2-3 years of experience in R&D in the food industry
- Manufacturing experience with fresh and/or frozen prepared meals
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