Job Description

The R&D Administrative Assistant role is fast paced, involves a high degree of organizational skills and is one of the best launching pads for a career in our company!

Key Responsibilities

Manage data entry, keeping R&D logs updated

Support Sales with project timelines & sample requests

Manage product specifications and pull nutritional data

Note taking, transcribing meetings and benchtop test results

Compile reports tracking R&D monthly spending

Organize documentation, office space, and laboratory ingredient inventory

Investigate, report and make recommendations on technical issues

Coordinate with multiple departments to ensure ERP accuracy for products

Ensure timelines are met or exceeded and customer specifications are followed

Identify, source & manage R&D ingredients

Communicate interdepartmentally within the organization

Support Operations and QA to resolve potential ingredient, formula and process issues

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

1 years' experience in administration in a related role

- Attention to detail and good listening skills

- Knowledge of and interest in food manufacturing and/or nutrition is an asset

- Commercial bakery experience is an asset.

Strong command of the English language with good written and verbal communication skills

Resourceful and strong trouble shooting skills

Excellent time management and organizational skills

Experience using MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Working knowledge of Canadian and US food standards and regulations an asset

Self-directed individual with initiative, motivation and positive attitude

Be able to work unsupervised and at times, independently and able to delve into new areas outside of one's comfort level

Effective oral and written communication skills and ability to represent the company and project team in a professional manner

The R&D Administrative Assistant position is a full-time, permanent role working Monday through Friday at our North York (Keele & Steeles) location. Free parking and close to York University Subway Station

Sweets from the Earth understands and values diversity within the workplace; we are pleased to be an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation may be provided in all parts of the hiring process. We would like to thank all applicants who apply, but only those selected will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,000.00-$52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care On-site parking Paid time off
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person