JOB TITLE: FOOD TECHNOLOGIST (R&D)

Calling all food science rockstars! Dive into the delicious world of product development as our next Food Technologist (R&D). You’ll be at the heart of innovation, experimenting with exciting ingredients, perfecting textures, and bringing breakthrough food concepts to life. Every day brings new challenges - whether you’re analyzing shelf stability, conducting sensory tests, or scaling up winning recipes. We need your scientific curiosity, sharp attention to detail, and passion for creating foods people love. If you’ve got a science degree and love the blend of lab work and creative problem-solving, you’ll thrive in our fast-paced, snack-filled environment. Your work will directly shape the future of food - let’s create something amazing together!
TalentWorld is recruiting a Food Technologist (R&D) in Northeast Calgary, Alberta, for one of our partners.

Why Work with TalentWorld

• Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience.
• 3 weeks of paid vacation.
• Full range of medical and dental benefits.
• Training is provided to help you grow your skills.
• Free parking on site and more!

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and testing new food products (snacks, plant-based foods, etc.) from concept to production
• Research and test innovative ingredients to improve quality, cost, and nutrition
• Conduct lab tests (texture, moisture, shelf-life) and organize taste panels
• Troubleshoot production issues and help scale up successful recipes
• Ensure all products meet food safety standards (HACCP, GMP, allergens)
• Document experiments and report findings to the R&D team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in food science, Biochemistry, or related field
• Certifications (preferred): HACCP, PCQI
• Lab equipment: Texture analyzer, pH meter, moisture analyzer
• Software: Excel (pivot tables, data analysis), Minitab/JMP (basic stats)
• Bonus: Basic Python/R for data
• 2+ years in food R&D, QA, or production (internships count!)
• Experience with snacks/bakery/plant-based foods a plus
• Meticulous with data & documentation
• Curious problem-solver
• Team player with strong communication

Employment Details

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Location: Northeast Calgary, Alberta
• Type: Permanent
• Hours: 40 hours per week

Interested in Food Technologist (R&D) role in Northeast Calgary, Alberta?
Apply now! And you could have a job tomorrow!

• Assist in developing and testing new food products (snacks, plant-based foods, etc.) from concept to production
• Research and test innovative ingredients to improve quality, cost, and nutrition
• Conduct lab tests (texture, moisture, shelf-life) and organize taste panels
• Troubleshoot production issues and help scale up successful recipes
• Ensure all products meet food safety standards (HACCP, GMP, allergens)
• Document experiments and report findings to the R&D team