R&D Lab Technician

1 week ago

London ON NN K, Canada NATRA CHOCOLATE AMERICA Full time $50,000 - $55,000 per year

Overview

Who we are:

We are the independent chocolatiers preferred for retailers and top brands around the world. Our factories in Belgium, France, Spain and Canada supply top-quality chocolate and the best cocoa ingredients to 90 countries on five continents.

Consumers don't see our brand, but they experience it when they taste the products we make with passion for the manufacturers of the world's most prestigious international brands and retailers.

We combine the tradition of the best European chocolate with constant innovation to evolve with the changing tastes and needs of consumers around the world:

  • 6 Factories
  • 9 offices
  • +1,000 Employees
  • 4 consumer products categories
  • 1 ingredients category
  • +90 Countries with commercial operations
  • €417 Million Turnover

Role Summary:

The R&D Lab Technician is required to provide support to the R&D Technologist and QA Technician/Management staff. Requiring a high level of attention to detail, the R&D Lab Technician is responsible for strictly adhering to the organization's quality assurance policies, and identifying defects in product prototypes and raw materials, while developing new products. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Job Duties

· Prepare premium quality lab prototypes of confectionary food products for customer presentations to support Natra growth objectives

· Develop expertise in the preparation of chocolate, cookie and nut spreads

· Taste and evaluate raw materials (packaging, ingredients) for cost reduction and process improvement strategies

· Test prototypes to ensure consistency and adherence to customer specifications

· Communicate any lab or quality issue to R&D and or QA management personnel

· Responsible for maintaining lab inventory/supply of raw materials

· Work with Operations to complete product upscaling processes

· Maintain general cleanliness of the lab and equipment

· Process paperwork and packaging required for courier shipments to customers

Requirements

Post-Secondary Education in an appropriate field (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Science or equivalent)

  • Direct knowledge of food safety programs (HACCP, Environmental Pathogen Monitoring, BRC, SQF or equivalent)
  • Highly motivated and self-directed, capable of multi-tasking
  • Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision
  • Able to interface directly with cross-functional teams
  • Ability to implement changes to a system, when directed
  • Able to develop, review, and maintain metrics and quality audits
  • Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills
  • Excellent written, documentation and verbal communication skills
  • Strong work ethic and positive team attitude

· Comprehension of lab instruments

Working Conditions

Ability to communicate with sales staff and customers when required

  • Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals
  • Overtime as required

Natra is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disability Act. If contacted for an interview or employment opportunity, please advise if you require an accommodation.

Only those application under consideration will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Dental care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match
  • Vision care

Work Location: In person

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