Senior R&D Technologist at Silver Hills Bakery

Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Oct, 26

Salary

94300.0

Posted On

18 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Science, Experimental Design, Data Analysis, R&D Processes, Good Documentation Practices, Food Chemistry, Process Optimization, Food Microbiology, MS Office Suite, Technical Reporting, Bakery Production, Product Development

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

POSITION: Senior R&D Technologist REPORTS TO: Director, R&D We are looking for a Senior R&D Technologist to join our R&D team! Our Senior R&D Technologist will develop new products, conduct research, and experiments, coordinate and execute full-scale production testing, and so much more! OPPORTUNITIES In this role, you will have the opportunity to apply your food knowledge and creativity to help develop and improve our delicious, plant-based products! The challenge is to balance your passion for innovation with your ability to achieve deadlines and effectively manage constraints in a fast-paced food production environment. You will have many opportunities to work on interesting R&D projects and apply your creativity and resourcefulness to achieve unique solutions. Being at the forefront of new product development, you will have many opportunities to contribute in a meaningful way, grow your knowledge base, and develop with the company! HERE IS WHO YOU ARE… DRIVE & MOTIVATION You are health-conscious and understand the value of healthy eating and organic food You are passionate about R&D and want to join a company that would allow you to apply your knowledge and skills in a meaningful way You are interested in expanding your knowledge by learning about our unique products and processes CHARACTER & ABILITIES You are an experienced scientist who is on the cutting edge of food science and technology You are enthusiastic to learn and share knowledge and experience with other team members You are motivated, meticulous, analytical, and resourceful You are able to design and execute experiments and provide well-researched recommendations You are able to conduct technical literature searches; review, analyse, document data, and prepare timely reports You are organized, flexible, and a strong communicator who works well with different personalities You are able to work hands on with allergens and baking ingredients You are able to lift 12 kg. You are flexible to work evenings and weekends to accommodate production testing, when necessary You are able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines, where necessary KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS You have a Degree in Food Science, Food Technology or related disciplines You have a good knowledge of experimental design and data analysis You have a working knowledge of R&D processes You have experience and is proficient in data management and preparing practical technical reports You have experience with GDP (Good Documentation Practices) You have a working knowledge of the structure and chemistry of food and standard food production processes You have a working knowledge of process and products optimization You have an understanding food microbiology principles, typical spoilage organisms, and control strategies You have solid computer skills including MS Office Suite EXPERIENCE You have 4 years+ of R&D experience in a food production facility, and experience in bakery NICE-TO-HAVE Ability to create and manage databases We offer our team members many benefits to help them achieve their goals and support our company culture: Opportunities for career growth and development Competitive Healthcare Benefits Package Performance Bonus and RRSP Matching Free delicious and healthy bread Fitness incentive fund to help you thrive Friendly and supportive work environment and an ambitious team Discounts at our retail store with a great selection of healthy organic products Company social events focused around health, great tasting food and getting together as a team Salary - $76,700-94,300 Want to learn more about our mission and products? Please check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube

Responsibilities

Develop new plant-based products and conduct research and experiments to improve existing offerings. Coordinate and execute full-scale production testing while managing constraints in a fast-paced environment.