R&D Technologist
Mission, BC, Canada
Full Time
Mid Level
Position: R&D Technologist Reports to: R&D Manager
We are looking for a Research and Development Technologist to join our Innovation team! The R&D Technologist will assist the R&D Manager in new product development for One Degree Organic Foods.
Opportunities
In this role, you will apply your technical knowledge, experience, curiosity, and product development skills to help formulate and commercialize delicious, healthy, and organic products for One Degree Organic Foods. You will channel your passion for innovative food and your drive for the perfect recipe to create foods that beg to be eaten and will help people take one more step toward their best health.
Here is who you are…
Drive & motivation
Knowledge & skills
Experience
things you will do…
We are looking for a Research and Development Technologist to join our Innovation team! The R&D Technologist will assist the R&D Manager in new product development for One Degree Organic Foods.
Opportunities
In this role, you will apply your technical knowledge, experience, curiosity, and product development skills to help formulate and commercialize delicious, healthy, and organic products for One Degree Organic Foods. You will channel your passion for innovative food and your drive for the perfect recipe to create foods that beg to be eaten and will help people take one more step toward their best health.
Here is who you are…
Drive & motivation
- You want to join a family-owned company on a mission to build healthier communities.
- You are passionate about designing food and want to collaborate with a team that thrives on change and unpredictability.
- You are health conscious and understand the value of healthy eating.
- You love working at the bench making recipes.
- You love solving challenges & thrive on bringing together the details that achieve results.
- You are tenacious, flexible, resourceful, results-oriented, and a team player.
- You are exceptionally organized and detail driven.
- You understand the importance of deadlines.
- You are a clear communicator; someone who works well with different personalities.
- You can think critically, execute, and thrive under tight deadlines and constraints.
- You recognize your limitations and are eager to learn.
Knowledge & skills
- You understand formulations, ingredients, and ingredient/process interactions.
- You have good critical thinking skills and can troubleshoot problems and find solutions.
- You understand the food manufacturing process.
- You have knowledge of the structure and chemistry of food including nutrition, flavors, textures, and shelf-life.
- You have excellent computer skills including MS Office Suite & Genesis Nutritional Software
Experience
- You have ONE or more of the following:
- A bachelor’s or higher degree in food science, food technology, or related discipline.
- Specialized training in baking (such as a Red Seal certificate)
- Extensive experience in a home kitchen and love developing healthy food recipes.
- At least 1 year’s experience in R&D doing product development in a food production facility.
- Hands-on experience with bakery product development.
things you will do…
- You will work hands-on at the bench and in the manufacturing plant conducting production trials.
- You will conduct research on ingredients including sources, nutritional information, and price.
- You will keep records and create reports.
- You will interact closely with the Procurement staff, Operations personnel, and Marketing teams to launch products that will grow the brand.
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