Laboratory Technician- technology

Join Riverside Natural Foods Ltd., As a B-Corp certified, Triple-Bottom Line company, we proudly manufacture nutritious, 'better-for-you' snacks such as MadeGood and GOOD TO GO. We’re on an ambitious mission to double our business by 2030, and we need talented individuals like you to help us reach new heights. So, lace up your boots and let’s tackle the climb together. The Lab Technician plays a key role in supporting Riverside’s R&D and Innovation teams through the management of laboratory operations, stability programs, sample preparation, and project support activities. This role helps ensure that technical teams can operate efficiently by maintaining organized workspaces, managing materials and equipment, executing shelf-life students and supporting product development activities. They are comfortable working independently, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, and collaborating across teams to support technical activities. Lab Operations and Organization: Maintain an adequate stock of required ingredients and consumables using FIFO and traceability principles Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of lab in conjunction with technical teams Improve lab organization to improve efficiency of task spaces Develop and lead initiative to encourage good lab practices amongst the technical teams e.g. auditing of lab, disposing of old materials, labelling, cleaning of storage areas Organize and inventory products and ingredients in cupboards, freezers and other technical storage spaces Maintain R&D lab equipment and tools, including scheduled calibrations, replacements, etc. Collaborate with Health & Safety and Quality teams to maintain and implement laboratory person and food safety policies Stability Testing: Follow required procedures to ship samples to customers Administrative Support: The position reports to the Director, Technical Innovation 1+ years of experience, preferably in food R&D, product development, sensory evaluation, laboratories, kitchens, or manufacturing environments. ~ Post‑secondary certificate, diploma, or degree preferred, preferably in a science or science‑adjacent discipline. ~ Experience in kitchens, laboratories, manufacturing environments an asset ~ Proficient with MS Office, MS Outlook, MS Excel, SharePoint. ~ Experience working in food R&D fields an asset, including sensory evaluation, product development, etc. Desire for knowledge and personal skill development Ability to travel regularly between Riverside manufacturing sites (Toronto/Vaughan area) Maintain functional laboratory spaces ~ Lab audits – acceptable grade Run stability program testing ~%Administrative Support ~%Building Collaborative Relationships Readily connects and engages with network at Riverside and externally to solve problems, fill gaps, get support, and return help Creative and resourceful to find solutions to situations where others may stumble Reacts to change with positivity Project Management Project management is the ability to effectively lead and coordinate cross‑functional teams through the design, development, and implementation of projects. This includes defining project objectives, establishing timelines, managing resources, communicating essential information and ensuring adherence to Riverside's standards. Sensory Science Sensory science is the scientific discipline of understanding and evaluating how consumers experience food through their senses. It involves the ability to design and conduct sensory tests, analyze sensory data and interpret consumer preferences/behaviour in order to inform product development and guide business decisions. A good understanding of sensory experimental design and statistical analysis is required to ensure robust recommendations are drawn from the data. The end goal is to drive consumer focused product development through critical interpretation of consumer and sensory data. Data Collection Statistical Analysis Continuous improvement is the proactive approach of consistently seeking to enhance products, processes and performance over time. It involves regularly assessing and refining R&D/Innovation activities, Riverside products and ways of working to reduce waste, increase efficiency, ensure quality and maximize the consumer experience. 45,000
- $60,000 CAD Exact compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education, and training, as well as other organizational needs, while balancing internal equity. Help us shape what this organization will look like and what we’ll offer the world, into the future. This means rolling up your sleeves and sometimes building the process – fast – We’re a flat organization with few silos which means you’ll have full access to everyone from our founders to our production staff. Speak up, share your ideas and go places you normally wouldn’t – like the plant, or the boardroom. Personal development: We’ll support and empower you to cha