Companion Animal R&D Scientist: Formulation & Innovation

Caldic North America; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global career growth

Inclusive culture

Diverse work environment

Job summary

Caldic Canada, Inc. is seeking an R&D Scientist to lead formulation and development for companion animal products in Mississauga. This onsite role focuses on advancing premix and Daminaide solutions through concept-to-production development.

The ideal candidate holds an MSc in Food Science (or equivalent) with 5–7 years in petfood product development, strong communication, presentation and MS Office skills, and experience with GMP/HACCP regulatory alignment. Collaborative teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• MSc in Food Science or equiv. preferred.
• 5–7 years’ product development experience in the pet food industry.
• Experience in pet manufacturing and formulation.
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with MS Office software.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D projects for companion animal products from concept to prototype and production.
• Develop formulations and R&D capabilities to support brand growth.
• Collaborate with sourcing, QA/QC, production and marketing teams.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for post-launch issues.
• Mentor RD staff, technicians and students as needed.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, GMP and HACCP requirements.
• Support customer facing interactions and product presentations.

Skills

Oral/written communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

MS Office

Education

M.Sc. in Food Science or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Caldic Canada, Inc. is seeking an R&D Scientist to lead formulation and development for companion animal products in Mississauga. This onsite role focuses on advancing premix and Daminaide solutions through concept-to-production development.

The ideal candidate holds an MSc in Food Science (or equivalent) with 5–7 years in petfood product development, strong communication, presentation and MS Office skills, and experience with GMP/HACCP regulatory alignment. Collaborative teamwork is essential.