Innovation & Quality Coordinator

Näak Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the sports nutrition sector is seeking a passionate Coordinator for Innovation & Nutrition. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainable food solutions while working in a collaborative environment. You will engage in innovative projects, manage prototypes, and support quality initiatives. If you are proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to make a difference in the food industry, this internship is perfect for you. Join a team that shares your enthusiasm for endurance sports and nutrition, and help shape the future of sports nutrition!

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a relevant university program.
• Previous experience in innovation and sports nutrition is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate innovation projects and manage specific tasks.
• Research new ingredients and conduct competitive intelligence.
• Support operational quality missions and product life cycle analysis.

Skills

Proactivity

Creativity

Organization

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Fluency in English

Fluency in French

Education

Bachelor's in Food Science

Master's in Nutrition

Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Are you passionate about trail running or other endurance sports? Curious to explore the food industry? If you're adventurous and eager to help sustainably improve tomorrow's sports nutrition, then Näak is for you!

Näak is a rapidly growing brand that provides high-performance and sustainable nutrition designed to fuel ultra-runners and outdoor enthusiasts. We are looking for a Coordinator - Innovation & Nutrition, full of ideas and energy to join our NäakLab team.

At Näak, we believe that success is driven by individuals. Within our team, we share a passion for endurance sports, nutrition, and sustainability. Our work environment fosters creativity and teamwork, ensuring that every team member thrives in a positive and collaborative atmosphere.

Missions

• Participate in Innovation projects, coordinating actions with project managers and independently managing certain projects.
• Manufacture internal prototypes, conduct documentary and competitive intelligence, research new ingredients, etc.
• Help create a Näak Quality Manual and implement it.
• Support operational quality missions: product life cycle analysis, implementation of organoleptic tests.

Requirements and skills

• Proactive, creative, and entrepreneurial individual.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable with technology.
• Strong team player.
• Currently enrolled in a university program (Bachelor's, Master's, Engineering or equivalent) in food science, agri-food, or nutrition.
• Previous experience in innovation is an asset.
• Previous experience in sports nutrition is an asset.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English and French.

Job detail

• Duration: 5-6 months
• Full-time internship
• Location: Montreal
• Compensation: To be discussed
• Send us your CV and cover letter at [e-mail]