Job Description

Posting Period

From March 22, 2024

to August 31, 2025

Country or region

Canada

Location

Montreal, Quebec

Business Unit

Brewing

Department

Research and Development

Entry date

August 09, 2025

Job Status

Permanent - Full time

Minimal required work experience

1 year

Minimal education level required

Master's Degree

Work schedule

9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday

Salary

55K - 67K

Benefits

Competitive social benefits

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE - BREWING

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MAIN FUNCTIONS

The Research Associate supports research projects by collecting and analyzing data, conducting experiments, and collaborating with senior researchers.



Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities


Communicate existing procedures and train new employees on technical tasks Independently design and solve laboratory experiments Interpret data and propose conclusions. Independently compile and link multiple data sets to draw conclusions Makes suggestions for future experiments based on existing data Make independent decisions about the quality and significance of their experimental data Organizes combinations of experiments, taking into account short- and long-term deliverables Interfaces with other company teams to achieve objectives Makes regular contributions to research reports with minimal supervision from the manager Acts as a source of information and training for new employees Present results at internal company events and external conferences in various languages


We offer private medical cover and a competitive pension fund.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Required

Master's degree in science or university diploma in science 2 years' experience in a laboratory Proficiency in Microsoft 365, JMP, statistical analysis and Design of Experiments (DOE). Familiar with the dry yeast manufacturing and packaging process Have sensory training and be able to identify compounds normally present in beer Familiar with WHMIS guidelines, the handling of various chemicals and their proper disposal

PERSONAL ABILITIES

Required

Written and oral communication. English and French Has a thorough understanding of the technical objectives of a project and is able to explain them independently. Proactively communicates opinion on data quality to data manager Work as part of a team and maintain productive and positive relations with colleagues in the company

An asset

Knowledge of Spanish and Portuguese

GENERAL CRITERIA

Required

Available to travel and visit American yeast production plants

ORGANIZATION

Lallemand is a privately held Canadian company founded in the late 19th century, which develops, produces, and markets microorganisms for various markets. The administrative offices of the parent company are in Montreal, Canada. Today, Lallemand employs more than 5,000 people working in more than 45 countries on 5 continents.


Our Brewing business unit provides essential support to the brewing industry, thanks to our expertise in nutrition and propagation of different yeast strains. Our impressive range of yeast nutrients helps industrial brewers, microbreweries, and amateur brewers alike achieve consistency across different batches of product.


As a recognized leader in our industry, Lallemand Brewing has offices in every corner of the world. This should come as no surprise, given that our experience with brewing yeasts has been expanding and improving since the 1970s!


Please take note that accommodations will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.