Job Description

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• The R&D Technician provides support to the R&D team by providing on-site plant and trial support, managing the R&D lab space in accordance with written or oral instructions; assists with data management, analysis and reporting; maintains inventory of samples and may support other product development initiatives as requested.
• The duties in this position are expected to evolve over time as a result of the company\'s growth and expansion into new technologies.
• The candidate will be meticulous, self-motivated, detail oriented, responsible and flexible, possess excellent organizational and analytical skills, and able to work independently as well as a team member.

Key Responsibilities -

• Partners with developers on critical work needs.
• Support plant trials/start up in collecting samples, data, and preparing cooling studies. -=
• Responsible for food safety and food quality of samples handled.
• Following GMP\'s, maintaining sanitary conditions, adhering to safe work practices and ensuring that product quality is maintained.
• Reporting any conditions or practices that may adversely impact food safety, food quality or personal safety to supervisor.
• General management of the R&D lab space: organization, cleanliness, maintenance of equipment. Includes but not limited to: sample receipt, labeling, and placement in appropriate environment.
• Collect, manage and maintain the R&D\'s lab supplies and ingredients and ensure they are constantly replenished
• Point person for the reception and shipment of ingredients and samples.
• Prepare and submit samples and ingredients for analytical and microbiological testing; analyze results and report back to supervisor
• Cultivate leadership to all developers on strict adherence to safety and GMP procedures in the lab.
• Ability to inspect equipment and products for cleanliness, foreign material, etc.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to physically perform the functions of balancing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling and repetitive motions
• Ability to work in a flexible and fast paced environment. \xe2\x80\xa2 Must be able to lift 20 pounds \xe2\x80\xa2 Stand or walk for long periods of time.

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years\' experience in food processing or related industry
• Relevant post-secondary educations/training
• Have a minimum knowledge of processes and methodology used in the food industry
• Computer literacy including competency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to operate effectively in a customer focused, fast-paced team environment.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, proficiency in speaking, comprehending, reading and writing.
• Bi-lingual in French and English is required.
• Ability and willingness to work up to 5 days and approximately 15-30 hours / week, occasionally required to work evenings, night shift, and weekends.

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