Job Description

Assists in keeping Nature's Path on the leading edge of new product development:

Performs calibrations, and/or verifications to ensure accuracy of analytical equipment. Assist preparing formulations and samples and aids R&D Food Scientists. Revises formulas in Genesis as required. Conducts standard tests on product samples to ensure compliance with specifications such as, moisture, water activity, texture analysis, & viscosity measurements. Researches new and current raw materials and applications.

Ensures operational standards for quality, cost, food safety, and sustainability:

Organizes and conducts shelf-life testing, records and communicates results. Maintains a clean and orderly work environment in the R&D lab as well with tools and equipment used. Manages the inventory of raw materials and supplies in the R&D lab. Manages and coordinates sample request, including ingredients and finished products. Interacts with Regulatory, Quality and Supply Chain by providing updated information as needed. Provides nutrition facts, ingredient declaration, package weight, serving size, and other relevant packaging information. Develop familiarity with requirements of USDA, FDA and Health Canada. Develop understanding of Organic requirements, and sustainability principles. Collaborates in the creation of finished goods specifications of new products.

Assists in the assurance of customer satisfaction with quality, consistent products:

Properly packages and ships product samples to customers. Obtains product samples as required.

Experience

Bachelor degree in Food Science, or related degree, with relevant food science work experience is preferred. Experience or training in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or Quality Assurance. Experience in a product development lab or quality assurance function in the food industry. Proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Excel.

Notes

This is a hybrid role (3 days in the lab) based out of our HQ in Richmond BC. This is a one year contract. * The base salary range is between $60,000 - $70,000