R&d Technician

Do you have the appetite to Grow Your Magic?

Consumers everywhere are increasingly conscious of the quality of the food they eat. Puratos develops, produces and distributes a unique range of ingredients for bakers, pastry-chefs and chocolatiers who demand the very highest quality.

Founded in Belgium in 1919, Puratos is growing rapidly with over 10,000 employees in 85 countries. Our passion for innovation, pioneering spirit and core values continue to propel our global ambitions. This coupled with our commitment to our communities is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

**Research & Development Technician (Sample Coordinator)**

**(Chilliwack)**

The primary role of the R&D Technician (Sample Coordinator) is to support the business goals by providing external and internal customers with the highest quality samples on time as requested. The incumbent will comply with all local and national food safety and legal requirements. All job responsibilities will be performed under the strictest guidelines of food safety standards.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Coordinate the full sample process
- Create/maintain an inventory of standard range product simples
- Manage shipments and make monthly reports on shipping KPIs including budget, response time and follow-ups.
- Support R&D tasks during the product development/adaptation process as needed
- Help maintaining up-to-date R&D documentation, utilize CRM to manage samples.
- Support other R&D initiatives with due guidance, such as sensory work, consumer tests, customer support.
- Comply with food safety procedures upon new material selection, product development or modification and sample preparation.
- Comply with requirements relating to Health and Safety.

**Competencies**:
**Committed to adhere to company values**
- Team spirit
- Ethics
- Quality
- Passion
- Courage
- Vision

**Skills, Education and Experience Requirements**:
Education and Experience
- Post-secondary education - Bachelor’s degree in lab-related practices is preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in food product development.
- Strong Communication skills in English in order to communicate effectively with employees, management at all levels, and external clients.
- Ability to communicate one-on-one and in group settings with focus on creating win-win solutions.
- Excellent safety record.
- Reliable - good attendance is essential.
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Skills & Competencies
- Excellent safety record, promotes strong safety culture.
- Reliable - Good attendance is essential.
- Scientific background with a practical aptitude and mindset.
- Strong organizational skills with good analytical skills.
- Dynamic and proactive personality, doesn’t accept the status quo, and takes initiative.
- Ability to multi-task; can work in parallel on different projects; good at prioritization and time management.
- Self-motivated with a positive attitude in a changing environment.
- Team Player.
- Committed to achieving success in personal and Company growth.

**To Apply**:
**_We Offer:_**
- Puratos provides a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment that encourages our people to take initiative and bring ideas that will contribute to the success of the company. Of course, Puratos offers a competitive compensation package (salary, group insurance, training, etc) but additionally, offers you a position that you can further develop and shape._

**Salary Range $55,000-$60,000 per annum