Product Development Lab Specialist

5 days ago

Etobicoke, Canada Give and Go Prepared Foods Full time

_**Give and Go Prepared Foods**_is a leading, and growing, North American manufacturer of baked goods. As a proud member of the Mondelez family, we have consumer recognized brands in all our core categories, significant strategic acquisitions under our belt, and much, much more in the works. If you are looking for a company that has opportunity for growth, incredible energy, and a deeply ingrained respect for people, and open, honest communications, we’d love to have you to join our team

**Job Overview**:
The **Product Development Lab Specialist** will be responsible for the execution validation studies for new and existing products. Additionally, the incumbent will be responsible for creating purchase orders and other administrative functions for PD.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Support the formulating, scaling, baking and packaging of lab & customer samples, independently maintaining TVC & PDS records for formulation records, accurate costing, and Critical to Quality Points
- Perform own Shelf Life testing, attending tastings, collating and distributing data, and advising of next steps based on outcome of testing
- Record and analyze shelf life studies, recommend action plan for shelf life studies & test raw material substitutes for existing products
- Evaluate raw material specifications
- Conduct lab trials comparing the alternative ingredients with the control
- Conduct validation tests: perform sensory evaluation using the sensory evaluation techniques, chemical and physical tests
- Create purchase orders for items in the lab and new materials required for plant trials
- Assist Product Developers and Tech Services when required
- Observe all SQF and HACCP policies
- Troubleshoot when necessary to ensure product success

**Recipe for Success**:

- Completion of College Diploma or University Degree in Food Science or a related field
- Minimum 4 years experience in a as a Chef, Baker, or Pastry Chef
- Previous experience working within the Food Manufacturing industry
- Good understanding of GMP, HACCP, GFSI (BRC, SQF) and Food Allergens
- Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
- Comprehensive understanding of commercial bakery ingredients, production processes and equipment capability
- Have good working knowledge of word, excel, power point and outlook
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize task, delegate and follow up
- Ability to lead, work independently, and in a team environment

**What we can offer**:

- It’s an exciting time to be part of the Give & Go team as we are growing rapidly and want you to become a part our growth and extraordinarily bright future.
- As we grow, we are committed to preserve the parts of our diversity & culture that is unique, people focused and are core to our success at every size. Our values of Quality, Direct Communication and Respect mean something.
- Learning and growth; we are working to create an environment where sharing new ideas, experimenting and learning from each other is strongly encouraged.
- Competitive benefits, along with work, life balance
- **Great people, baking great products, for a great future.**_
- GNG2_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 14 months

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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