R&D Food Scientist

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R&D Food Scientist – Spices & Seasonings

Location: Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC

Work Arrangement: On-site, 5 days per week

Company: iSpice Foods

About Us

iSpice Foods is an international manufacturer of spices, seasonings, and innovative flavor solutions, supplying leading brands across North America. As we continue to expand our Canadian operations, we are seeking an experienced R&D Manager with a strong background in the spice and seasoning industry to join our team in Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec.

Position Overview

The R&D Manager will be responsible for developing, improving, and commercializing spice blends, seasonings, rubs, marinades, and dry mixes. The ideal candidate combines hands-on formulation expertise with a strong understanding of ingredients, flavor systems, manufacturing processes, and product scale-up.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize spice blends, seasonings, rubs, marinades, and dry mixes.
• Conduct bench-top trials, sensory evaluations, product testing, and formulation adjustments.
• Evaluate raw materials, flavor profiles, ingredient functionality, particle size, and product performance.
• Lead the transition of formulations from laboratory development through manufacturing scale-up and commercialization.
• Troubleshoot formulation and processing challenges in collaboration with Production, Quality, and other departments.
• Support customer-driven product development and reformulation projects.
• Research emerging flavor trends, ingredients, technologies, and innovations within the spice and seasoning industry.
• Prepare and maintain formulations, specifications, technical documentation, and R&D reports.
• Ensure laboratory activities are conducted safely and in accordance with applicable quality and food-safety requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Proven professional experience in the spice, seasoning, flavor, or closely related food ingredient industry is required.
• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Previous R&D/product development experience within food manufacturing.
• Strong hands-on experience with formulation, sensory evaluation, ingredient functionality, and product scale-up.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple product-development projects and priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and cross-functionally.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment, testing methods, food safety, and manufacturing processes.

Why Join iSpice Foods?

• Work on internationally distributed spice and seasoning products
• Join a fast‑growing company with strong investment in R&D
• Opportunity to influence innovation and product development at scale
• Long‑term career growth in a specialized, high‑demand industry

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Annual Salary
• Dental, health, and life insurance
• RRSP match
• Paid time off
• Subsidized breakfast and lunch
• On‑site parking

Version française

Scientifique en R&D alimentaire – Épices et assaisonnements

Lieu : Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC

Mode de travail : Sur place, 5 jours par semaine

Entreprise : iSpice Foods

À propos de nous

iSpice Foods est un fabricant international d’épices, d’assaisonnements et de solutions aromatiques innovantes, fournissant des marques de premier plan partout en Amérique du Nord. Dans le cadre de l’expansion de nos activités au Canad