Senior R&D Technician (Food)
- Montreal, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Position: Senior Research & Development Technician
Department: R&D
Reports to: Senior Director, Research & Development and Commercialization
Position Summary
The Senior Research & Development Technician plays a key role in the innovation process. Responsibilities include conducting experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and maintaining laboratory equipment. They ensure the research team has the tools and resources necessary for successful projects.
Drawing on their experience, they actively contribute to solving complex problems, optimizing methods, and writing and updating procedures. This hands-on role also makes a significant contribution to the success of innovative initiatives.
The position requires strong technical expertise, exceptional attention to detail, a high degree of independence, and initiative, supported by a genuine passion for discovery.
Key Responsibilities
Recipe Development
This job description provides a general overview of the position. It is not exhaustive and does not include every possible responsibility, task, or function. Responsibilities and requirements may be modified based on the company's needs.
Department: R&D
Reports to: Senior Director, Research & Development and Commercialization
Position Summary
The Senior Research & Development Technician plays a key role in the innovation process. Responsibilities include conducting experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and maintaining laboratory equipment. They ensure the research team has the tools and resources necessary for successful projects.
Drawing on their experience, they actively contribute to solving complex problems, optimizing methods, and writing and updating procedures. This hands-on role also makes a significant contribution to the success of innovative initiatives.
The position requires strong technical expertise, exceptional attention to detail, a high degree of independence, and initiative, supported by a genuine passion for discovery.
Key Responsibilities
Recipe Development
- Actively participate in the development, optimization, and validation of new recipes, and coordinate technical activities during testing.
- Establish quality control measures to ensure new products meet internal standards and regulatory requirements.
- Work with the purchasing team to research, evaluate, and select ingredients based on their functionality, performance, and impact on product quality and shelf life.
- Conduct tests and analyses to evaluate the physical and organoleptic properties of products.
- Organize and conduct sensory evaluations.
- Maintain thorough documentation of experiments, results, and formulations.
- Analyze collected data and prepare technical reports that include conclusions and recommendations.
- Work closely with Production, Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Procurement teams to ensure successful project execution.
- Mentor and train junior technicians and production staff on procedures, methods, and best practices.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities related to formulations, processes, and performance, including scaling up from laboratory to industrial production.
- Identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues encountered during product development or production, including taste, texture, stability, and process performance.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, labeling, and applicable regulatory requirements, including CFIA and FDA regulations.
- A college diploma (DEC) or bachelor's degree in food science or a related field.
- A minimum of five years of research and development experience in the food industry (to be adjusted based on the company's needs).
- Strong knowledge of food chemistry, microbiology, and food processing techniques.
- Hands-on experience in a food laboratory and production environment, including project management or product launch support.
- Proficiency with food processing equipment, quality control procedures, and food regulations, including CFIA and FDA requirements.
- Experience in process optimization and transferring products from laboratory scale to industrial production is a significant asset.
- Rigor and precision in measurements and analyses.
- Excellent documentation management and maintenance of detailed technical records.
- Leadership in food safety and promotion of best practices in laboratory and production environments.
- Thorough understanding and consistent application of established protocols and standards.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize time, and meet deadlines.
- Teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Independence, initiative, and decision-making ability.
- A structured and methodical approach to work, emphasizing cleanliness, organization, and efficiency.
- Ability to mentor team members and transfer knowledge.
This job description provides a general overview of the position. It is not exhaustive and does not include every possible responsibility, task, or function. Responsibilities and requirements may be modified based on the company's needs.
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Responsibilities
Develop, optimize, and validate food recipes and processes; conduct product testing, sensory evaluations, and data analysis; and maintain detailed technical records and reports. Collaborate with production, quality, engineering, and procurement teams, support scale-up and troubleshooting, and train junior staff while ensuring food safety and regulatory compliance.
Requirements
Requires a college diploma or bachelor's degree in food science or a related field and at least five years of food-industry R&D experience. Candidates should have strong knowledge of food chemistry, microbiology, processing, laboratory and production environments, quality control, and CFIA and FDA requirements, with experience in process optimization and industrial scale-up considered an asset.
Skills
- Recipe Development
- Food Chemistry
- Food Microbiology
- Food Processing
- Product Testing and Analysis
- Sensory Evaluation
- Quality Control
- Food Safety
- Regulatory Compliance
- Process Optimization
- Scale-Up to Industrial Production
- Technical Documentation
- Data Analysis
- Project Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Mentoring and Training
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Categories
- Science & Research
- Food & Beverage
- Manufacturing
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Research and Development
- Food Science
- Recipe Development
- Food Chemistry
- Food Microbiology
- Food Processing
- Ingredient Selection
- Product Formulation
- Product Testing
- Sensory Evaluation
- Organoleptic Properties
- Quality Control
- Food Safety
- CFIA Regulations
- FDA Regulations
- Labeling Requirements
- Process Optimization
- Laboratory-to-Industrial Scale-Up
- Production Environment
- Shelf Life
- Data Analysis
- Technical Reports
- Experimental Documentation
- Project Management
- Product Launch Support
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Continuous Improvement
- Laboratory Equipment
- Training and Mentoring