Product Development Technician

Autism Services; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre Inc. in Saskatoon is seeking an entry-level technician to provide hands-on support for product development, sensory evaluation, analytical testing, and pilot-plant activities under the direction of the Product Development Specialist and Director.

The role involves benchtop formulation work, sample preparation, following protocols, operating lab and pilot-plant equipment, and recording results.

Qualifications

• This is an entry-level position; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist with benchtop formulations, product prototypes, and processing trials.
• Prepare ingredients, materials, equipment, and samples required for project activities.
• Follow formulation sheets, processing procedures, sensory protocols, and assigned project instructions.
• Operate, assemble, disassemble, clean, and sanitize laboratory, kitchen, and pilot-plant equipment.
• Conduct routine analytical tests, including pH, water activity, moisture, Brix, yield, color, viscosity, and texture, as required.
• Prepare, code, randomize, and serve samples for sensory evaluations.
• Accurately record formulations, processing conditions, analytical results, and observations related to appearance, aroma, flavour, and texture.
• Assist with sample preparation and product monitoring.
• Communicate with the team regarding sample, ingredient, material, and equipment requirements.
• Organize ingredients, samples, project files, equipment, and consumable supplies.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all client and project information.
• Follow food safety, quality, allergen-control, and workplace-safety procedures.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with clients and coworkers.
• Be able to lift up to 20 kg and stand for up to six hours per day.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Recent graduates encouraged

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre Inc.

Employer Name:
The Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre Inc.

Employer Address:
2335 SCHUYLER ST
SASKATOON,SK
CANADA
S7M5V1

The Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre Inc. has an immediate opening for a technician to provide hands-on technical support for product development, sensory evaluation, analytical testing, and pilot-plant activities under the direction of the Product Development Specialist and Director.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with benchtop formulations, product prototypes, and processing trials.
• Prepare ingredients, materials, equipment, and samples required for project activities.
• Follow formulation sheets, processing procedures, sensory protocols, and assigned project instructions.
• Operate, assemble, disassemble, clean, and sanitize laboratory, kitchen, and pilot-plant equipment.
• Conduct routine analytical tests, including pH, water activity, moisture, Brix, yield, color, viscosity, and texture, as required.
• Prepare, code, randomize, and serve samples for sensory evaluations.
• Accurately record formulations, processing conditions, analytical results, and observations related to appearance, aroma, flavour, and texture.
• Assist with sample preparation and product monitoring.
• Communicate with the team regarding sample, ingredient, material, and equipment requirements.
• Organize ingredients, samples, project files, equipment, and consumable supplies.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all client and project information.
• Follow food safety, quality, allergen-control, and workplace-safety procedures.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with clients and coworkers.
• Be able to lift up to 20 kg and stand for up to six hours per day.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• This is an entry-level position; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.