THE OPPORTUNITY

TMF Foods - Lou’s Kitchen Ltd. is looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Research and Development Coordinator to support our research and development team. The ideal candidate will excel at managing multiple projects, tracking progress, and ensuring clear communication across teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This role involves coordinating experiments, maintaining accurate data records, preparing technical reports, and supporting the overall workflow of R&D initiatives. This position is a key contributor to the success of our innovation efforts, ensuring that projects remain on schedule, compliant, and well-documented.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma or Degree in Food Science, or related field
• 2-5 years of experience in research and development activity within the food industry, with a focus on meat products
• Creativity and a passion for food
• Advanced problem-solving and analysis skills
• Good attitude toward teamwork as well as the ability to work independently
• Strong organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize
• Demonstrated time management ability
• Strong communication skills both oral and written
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and Project Management Tools
  Note - pay will be dependent upon experience
  We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package which includes a pension plan. Come and be a part of something special. If you are passionate about food and think you’ve got what it takes to join the TMF - Lou’s Kitchen team and make us even more awesome, then we would love to hear from you!!!
  We thank all interested applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
  TMF - Lou’s Kitchen Ltd. is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse workforce. Job applicants who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact our Human Resources Team at hr@louskitchen (.ca). Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis and your request will be responded to as soon as possible.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Work Location: In perso

• Lead the development of new food products, from ideation to commercialization
• Lead the scale-up process for new products from laboratory-scale prototypes to full-scale production
• Maintain thorough records of all R&D activities, including product formulations, testing results, and regulatory compliance documents
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for management, stakeholders, and other departments on the progress of R&D projects
• Stay updated on food trends, consumer preferences, and new technologies in the food industry
• Continuously improve processes, reducing waste, energy use, and inefficiencies in product development
• Maintain detailed records of research findings, product formulations, and testing results
• Manage project timelines, ensuring the efficient progression of the development process
• Develop detailed project plans, including milestones, deliverables, and deadlines. Coordinate cross-functional teams (marketing, production, QA, etc.) to drive successful project outcomes
• Plan and implement consumer taste tests, focus groups, and sensory evaluations to validate product concepts and gather actionable feedback