Research And Development Technician

2 weeks ago

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada Nature's Path Foods Full time $60,000 - $70,000 per year

The
R&D Technician
is responsible for preparing formulations and samples and aiding R&D Food Scientists. You'll spend your days conducting standard tests on product samples to ensure compliance with specifications, performing calibrations on analytical equipment, and maintain R&D lab and work environment. Providing nutrition facts and ingredient declarations, and conducting shelf-life testing is also a part of this fun opportunity.
Please note this is a one year contract.

Assists in keeping Nature's Path on the leading edge of new product development:

  • Performs calibrations, and/or verifications to ensure accuracy of analytical equipment.
  • Assist preparing formulations and samples and aids R&D Food Scientists.
  • Revises formulas in Genesis as required.
  • Conducts standard tests on product samples to ensure compliance with specifications such as, moisture, water activity, texture analysis, & viscosity measurements.
  • Researches new and current raw materials and applications.

Ensures operational standards for quality, cost, food safety, and sustainability:

  • Organizes and conducts shelf-life testing, records and communicates results.
  • Maintains a clean and orderly work environment in the R&D lab as well with tools and equipment used.
  • Manages the inventory of raw materials and supplies in the R&D lab.
  • Manages and coordinates sample request, including ingredients and finished products.
  • Interacts with Regulatory, Quality and Supply Chain by providing updated information as needed.
  • Provides nutrition facts, ingredient declaration, package weight, serving size, and other relevant packaging information.
  • Develop familiarity with requirements of USDA, FDA and Health Canada.
  • Develop understanding of Organic requirements, and sustainability principles.
  • Collaborates in the creation of finished goods specifications of new products.

Assists in the assurance of customer satisfaction with quality, consistent products:

  • Properly packages and ships product samples to customers.
  • Obtains product samples as required.

Experience

  • Bachelor degree in Food Science, or related degree, with relevant food science work experience is preferred.
  • Experience or training in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or Quality Assurance.
  • Experience in a product development lab or quality assurance function in the food industry.
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Excel.

Notes

  • This is a hybrid role (3 days in the lab) based out of our HQ in Richmond BC.
  • This is a one year contract.
  • The base salary range is between $60,000 - $70,000

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