Please submit a resume and a cover letter for your application to be considered. The R&D Technician reports directly to the VP- R&D and QA and assists throughout the product development process. Description of Duties and Responsibilities \xc2\xb7 Liaise with Production Manager, team leaders and R&D Director to arrange upcoming samples to be made and sent to customers; \xc2\xb7 Participate in project meetings \xc2\xb7 Write technical/scientific documentation and monitor reports \xc2\xb7 Conduct project planning and communication of project status on a regular basis \xc2\xb7 Co-ordinate project activities to ensure that new project(s) are delivered on time \xc2\xb7 Ensure compliance with Health and Safety procedures \xc2\xb7 Communicate with Team Leaders/Supervisors regarding samples needed and assisting sales department with gathering or creating samples \xc2\xb7 Conduct product tests involving test specific sensory evaluation and follow through with plant trials. \xc2\xb7 Record daily shelf life of plant trials \xc2\xb7 Manage lab environment (sanitization and organization) \xc2\xb7 Participate in SR/Ed program \xc2\xb7 Monitor \xe2\x80\x98new ingredients\xe2\x80\x99 inventory for plant trials and coordinate with purchasing agent to order from suppliers once ingredient is proven satisfactory \xc2\xb7 Record weights, settings and packaging specifications of new products on all production lines to establish final product specifications \xc2\xb7 Understand HACCP and BRC regulations to ensure quality of product being produced \xc2\xb7 Participate as a member of the HACCP & BRC team and maintain all related documents \xc2\xb7 Trouble shoot for new and existing products \xc2\xb7 Train team members and supervise on all lines while ensuring best practices are followed when introducing new or existing changes with products \xc2\xb7 Arrange R&D samples to be made and sent to customers \xc2\xb7 Seek new opportunities to reduce costs, suggest equipment modifications and processes to create new products and improve efficiencies \xc2\xb7 Complete any other job duties or projects that may arise from time to time \xc2\xb7 Must be trained on 1) the sources of gluten (wheat, rye, barley, spelt, kamut and related grains), 2) the risk associated with gluten cross contamination and its impact on those with celiac disease; and 3) how to report instances of suspected contamination. Skill and Experience Requirements \xc2\xb7 A college diploma or university degree in food science or related field \xc2\xb7 Strong interpersonal and team building skills \xc2\xb7 Professional written and oral communication \xc2\xb7 Knowledge of commonly used concepts and procedures in the bakery industry (preferred) \xc2\xb7 Experience with general computer applications and Microsoft Office applications \xc2\xb7 Problem solving skills with independent judgment \xc2\xb7 Obvious enthusiasm, initiative and pride in work \xc2\xb7 Commitment to Ozery Bakery, our Mission, Vision, & Values. Working Conditions \xc2\xb7 A manufacturing, warehouse and office environment \xc2\xb7 Team-based atmosphere in a leadership role \xc2\xb7 Moderate noise and temperature levels \xc2\xb7 Be able to work in a standing position for entire shift \xc2\xb7 Work in a hot environment and handling hot items \xc2\xb7 Mostly day shift with some evening/nights and weekends when required. Must have flexibility with start/end times. Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months Salary: From $55,000.00 per year Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Woodbridge, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• R&D: 1 year (required)

Work Location: One location