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Senior R&D Developer
Location Etobicoke
Start Date 6/18/2018
Type Full time
Created 6/15/2018
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Senior R&D Developer

Leading food company is hiring for a Senior R&D Developer for Etobicoke location.

Position Overview: Reporting to the Director, R&D the Senior R&D Developer functions as an integral
member of Product Development Team, a team focused on developing high quality sauces, mayonnaise
and emulsion type products for our customers. Each team member shares in the responsibility
for establishing and maintaining a professional working environment that is committed to customer
service, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Key Deliverables and Responsibilities:

 Member of the Team responsible for the introduction of innovations and
commercialization of existing products building the portfolio within Canada
 Assume technical lead and provide expertise for a member of R&D department to assist in the
deliverables to our branded products.
 Develop high quality products from ideation to plant commercialization for custom and branded
products.
 Prepare samples for customer presentations and participate in product cuttings providing
support to Sales lead.
 Lead plant trials, develop manufacturing procedures, monitor initial production and finalize
product implementation to Operations Team.
 Manage and document product development projects through formulation development, bench
top testing, sensory evaluation, raw material sourcing and analytical testing.

Qualifications/Experience:

 Expertise in Canadian Food legislation requirements,
 Expertise in nutritional guidelines and ingredient labelling
 Technical ability in development of sauce, mayonnaise and salad dressings
 Strong oral and written communication skills
 Strong customer service orientation
 Ability to multi-task, prioritize, follow and provide instruction
 Post Secondary education in Food Science or a related field (BSc or equivalent)
 5+ years of experience in a similar role
 Experience managing / supervising staff
 Experience in a Food Manufacturing or related Food Industry environment

Location: Etobicoke, ON.

Salary: $70K and up, depends on experience

How to Apply: 

Please send resume to resume@gc-employment.com with the subject line "Senior R&D Developer_Etobicoke "