Food Scientist

Brenntag; Brampton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food ingredients company is seeking a Product Developer to innovate and create new food products. You will collaborate with various teams to conduct research, develop prototypes, and provide essential training. Candidates need a BS in Food Science and at least 5 years of relevant experience. This role offers competitive compensation and a focus on career development.

Benefits

Competitive pay and incentives

Health and dental benefits

3 Weeks Vacation

Flexible Work Hours

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years hands-on product development experience with food CPG companies.
• Experience in managing food lab operations preferred.
• Understanding of current better-for-you food trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop product prototypes and establish data for product feasibility.
• Conduct technical training sessions for sales teams.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to develop new product concepts.

Skills

Product development experience

Excellent oral and written communication

Analytical and organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

BS degree in Food Science

Job description

Your Role And Responsibilities

Your Role And Responsibilities:

• Develop product prototypes on the bench, establish data and make technical case for product feasibility, write project reports
• Be the hands-on technical expert on the functionality and benefits of the food ingredients being promoted by the company
• Equip sales teams with essential product knowledge by conducting technical training sessions
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to develop product concepts and formulate prototypes for proof of concept
• Convert customer needs into technical project concepts, and conduct application research to provide solution options
• Build cross-functional work relationships with colleagues as well as customers and producers
• Follow established technical report writing formats to document project reports
• Conduct in-house sensory and shelf stability studies as part of technical feasibility of high priority products
• Effectively communicate product ideas and technical test results with project teams and leadership during internal project meetings and with customers
• Write and document equipment and product development SOPs and follow food GMP practices

Your Profile

Education and Experience:

• Minimum BS degree in Food Science
• Minimum 5-year hands-on product development experience with food CPG companies
• Experience working in and, preferably, managing food lab operations
• Experience working in a highly collaborative team orientated environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical, organizational and multi-tasking skills, as well as the ability to interact and collaborate successfully with all levels and functional areas
• Preferred product experience: Baked goods, pet foods, plant-based foods, meat analogue, processed meat, food microbiology and antimicrobials, vitamin & mineral dry blends
• Understanding of current better-for-you food trends, including GMO free, organic, clean label, natural, gluten free, vegan
• Knowledge and experience formulating with food additives (proteins, starches, hydrocolloids, binders, sweeteners, colorants, flavors, acidulants, nutrients, bulking agents, preservatives, fats)

Our Offer

OUR OFFER

We aim to create an environment where the best people want to work, where they can turn their passion into their job and realize their full potential.

• Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers.
• Competitive pay and incentives.
• Health and dental paid by company (with exception of LTD)
• DC pension plan matched 100% by employer up to 6%
• EFAP
• Starting 3 Weeks Vacation
• Flexible Work Hours
• Gym/Wellness subsidy
• Tuition Reimbursement

Brenntag Canada Inc. is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace. Brenntag Canada Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, record of offences, age, marital status, family status, religion, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected by applicable Canadian, provincial or local law.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Let us know if you require a disability-related accommodation.

Collection of Information

Collection of Information

Your personal information is being collected and will be used to determine your qualifications for employment with Brenntag Canada Inc. This collection of personal information is necessary to the proper administration of the application process. Please do not provide more personal information than what is asked of you. For example, do not include your social insurance number, photograph, or banking information, etc. with your application. We strongly encourage you not to provide us with information beyond that which is requested in the job posting. If you have any questions about the collection, use, disclosure, or retention of your personal information, please contact us.

Brenntag Canada Inc. is an inclusive employer.

Accommodation is available in accordance with the Ontario's Human Rights Code.

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