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Gay Lea Foods

Research Scientist - Product Development

Hamilton, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 28, 2026
Education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 29, 2026

Original job description

Location : Hamilton (onsite role)

Reports to: Senior Manager, R&D Capabilities & Excellence

The pay range for the role is $75,300 to $125,300 plus bonus, comprehensive benefits, retirement savings plan, paid vacation, and other perks and opportunities.

Job Scope

Reporting to the Senior Manager, R&D Capabilities & Excellence, the Research Scientist - Product Development develops, optimizes, and commercializes dairy products from concept through commercialization readiness. This position applies the latest scientific and technical knowledge in food science, with a focus on dairy science and technology, to develop, optimize, and commercialize products that support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Support Principal Scientist-led research, innovation, technology evaluation, and product platform development activities.
Lead assigned product development projects from concept through commercialization readiness.
Develop and optimize product formulations using dairy science, ingredient functionality, sensory science, and processing knowledge.
Develop and apply analytical methods and equipment to support product development and research activities.
Plan and execute laboratory, benchtop, pilot, and plant-scale development activities and experiments.
Evaluate ingredients and technologies for technical feasibility and commercialization potential.
Translate business, consumer, quality, regulatory, and manufacturing requirements into clear technical product solutions.
Analyze experimental and trial data and provide evidence-based technical recommendations.
Support scale-up, validation, and commercialization activities in partnership with Operations and cross-functional teams.
Drive technical problem-solving related to product quality, ingredient performance, processing, shelf-life, sensory performance, and regulatory compliance.
Design, execute, and interpret sensory evaluations to support formulation development, product optimization, and technical decision-making.
Monitor new and existing product performance and recommend improvements as required.
Maintain accurate formulations, specifications, project information, technical reports, and trial documentation within approved R&D systems.
Ensure technical knowledge and project learnings are documented and retained.
Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Marketing, Procurement, suppliers, research institutions, and other partners as required.
Communicate technical findings, recommendations, risks, and project updates clearly and professionally.
Share technical knowledge and contribute to R&D capability building, continuous improvement, and best practices.
Adhere to Food Safety and Quality System responsibilities outlined in applicable SOPs and training materials.
Undertake other relevant responsibilities based on business needs.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Food Technology, or a related field required; advanced qualifications considered an asset.
Minimum three years of relevant product development, applied research, or technical commercialization experience within the food industry, preferably dairy.
Experience using product characterization methods, such as rheology, viscosity, texture or related analytical testing to support formulation development and troubleshooting is preferred.

Skills

Strong scientific foundation in food and dairy science.
Knowledge of dairy ingredients, formulation development, sensory evaluation, shelf-life, and dairy manufacturing processes.
Experimental design, data analysis, technical report writing, and evidence-based decision-making skills.
Ability to interpret analytical and product characterization results to support product and process decisions.
Strong technical problem-solving and root-cause analysis capabilities.
Effective project management, prioritization, and organizational skills.
Clear verbal and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate across diverse, cross-functional teams.
Ability to work independently while seeking guidance for complex or high-risk technical decisions.
Ability to learn and use relevant formulation, ERP, specification, reporting, and project management systems, including D365, Optiva, Power BI, and WMS.
Flexibility to support pilot, plant, and commercialization activities outside regular schedules when required.
Access to a car and valid License for driving in Ontario.

Gay Lea Foods is a Canadian, dairy farmer‑owned co‑operative with a clear purpose: to enrich life with dairy. Founded in 1958, the co‑operative produces high‑quality dairy products while creating lasting value for farming families, meaningful opportunities for employees, and positive impact in communities across Canada. As a co‑operative, Gay Lea Foods believes that when the business succeeds, its members, people, and communities should succeed along with it. To learn more, visit gaylea.com.

Gay Lea Foods is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in our workplace.

Reasonable accommodation is available upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process.

Gay Lea Foods may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support aspects of the recruitment process, including screening and assessment.

We are currently accepting applications for this open position.

Thank you for your interest in Gay Lea Foods.

Wishing you all the best with your career search!

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Responsibilities

Lead dairy product development projects from concept through commercialization readiness, including formulation optimization, experiments, sensory evaluations, and product characterization. Analyze results, troubleshoot technical issues, support scale-up and commercialization with cross-functional teams, and maintain accurate technical documentation.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Food Technology, or a related field is required; advanced qualifications are an asset. At least three years of relevant food-industry product development, applied research, or technical commercialization experience is required, preferably in dairy, along with strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.

Skills

Food And Dairy Science
Dairy Product Formulation
Product Development
Sensory Evaluation
Shelf-Life Testing
Dairy Manufacturing Processes
Experimental Design
Data Analysis
Product Characterization
Rheology And Viscosity Testing
Technical Problem-Solving
Root-Cause Analysis
Project Management
Scale-Up And Commercialization
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Technical Report Writing

Benefits

Bonus
Comprehensive Benefits
Retirement Savings Plan
Paid Vacation

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Keywords

Food Science
Dairy Science
Dairy Technology
Product Development
Product Formulation
Ingredient Functionality
Sensory Science
Sensory Evaluation
Shelf-Life
Rheology
Viscosity
Texture Analysis
Experimental Design
Data Analysis
Pilot-Scale Trials
Plant-Scale Trials
Scale-Up
Commercialization
Product Characterization
Analytical Methods
Root-Cause Analysis
Food Safety
Quality Systems
Regulatory Compliance
D365
Optiva
Power BI
WMS
Dairy Manufacturing

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