Research & Development Scientist
9 hours ago
This role is instrumental in managing our Sensory Evaluation of new and existing products using trained panels as a sensory analytical tool to discern our taste and texture descriptors. As this platform is built the individual will work with our Research &Insights team to strengthen our ability to map our key taste and texture descriptors to liking scores.
**Salary Range**: $57,000 - $70,000
**Location of Work**:Charlottetown, PE
- Sensory Evaluation Management: Building our Sensory Capabilities will be a critical tool to support future innovations and renovations & implement the new menu of Sensory tool and tests needed to support our innovation and growth strategies using the Product Lexicon
- Pilot line operation and sample production
- Process Management and operation on Pilot Line in addition to the daily mixing and addition of ingredients per project
- Train to Maintain our Daily Pilot Line Project summary database and all supporting Test Formulation information for Team Members
- This position Supported by the other members of the team in order to gain the necessary skillset to operate the equipment, mixing of ingredients and accurately capture in our Project Summaries.
- Sales and marketing support: Supporting Customer innovation sessions, presentations and food preparations/builds
- Sample shipping and support to internal and external customers Maintaining documentation and inventory
- Some business travel is required
- University degree or college diploma in Culinary or Food Science;
- 5+ years’ experience developing food products in an R&D environment would be preferred;
- Ability to be a hands-on product developer;
- Strong communication and presentation skills;
- Excellent attention to detail;
- Highly developed organizational and time management skills;
- Ability to work independently and as part of the team;
**Cavendish Farms**is a leading producer of frozen food products for retail and foodservice markets throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have two state-of-the-art potato processing plants in PEI, one in Lethbridge, AB and another in Jamestown, ND. Headquartered in Dieppe, NB, the company also operates an appetizer plant in Wheatley, ON and has sales office locations in Toronto and Boston. Cavendish Farms is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package including but not limited to:
- A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan
- Employee & Family Assistance Programs
- Health & wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs
- Maternity leave top-up program (if applicable)
- RRSP matching program
- Opportunities to take part in job related training and development as well as 24/7 access to online curated learning
- Growth and progression opportunities within Cavendish Farms and the larger network of the J.D. Irving, Limited group of companies
- Hybrid work schedule (if applicable) to provide you the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days per week
- Relocation costs (if applicable)
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
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