Research and Development Lab Specialist

4 weeks ago


Canada The People Co. Full time

Our client, a manufacturing company located in the Cambridge, ON area, is looking for an R&D Specialist to join their team.
Lead the formulation and development of new pet treats
Collaborate with production, QA, and procurement teams to ensure smooth commercialization and technical feasibility.
Research and evaluate new ingredients, technologies, and market trends to support continuous innovation.
Prepare technical documentation, including formulas, SOPs, nutritional profiles, and processing parameters.
Ensure full regulatory compliance with CFIA, FDA, AAFCO, and other relevant food safety and labelling standards.
Communicate effectively within cross-functional teams and with domestic and international suppliers.

Master’s degree or higher in Food Science, Food Engineering, Animal Science, Animal Nutrition, or related field.
Minimum of 2 years of industry experience in food or pet food R&D.
Strong understanding of ingredient functionality, pet nutrition, and food safety standards.
Experience with AAFCO formulation guidelines and pet treat regulatory compliance.
Knowledge of plant-based proteins, novel functional ingredients, or emerging processing technologies.
A competitive salary and full medical/health benefits for the employee and their family.



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