R&D Product Developer

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian company specializing in frozen treat and beverage innovation is seeking a Product Developer to join their R&D team. This role demands creativity and expertise in product formulation to drive the development of new and exciting liquid-based products. Candidates must possess a degree in Food Science and 3-5 years of product development experience. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, contributing to the production of high-quality, trend-setting products enjoyed by consumers across North America.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience in food & beverage product development.
• Hands-on experience with liquid products essential.
• Working knowledge of food safety regulations required.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of new frozen and beverage products.
• Formulate and optimize product recipes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product success.

Skills

Formulation Science

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science

Master’s degree (a plus)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Product Developer
Location: Vaughan, Ontario (Onsite)
Salary: $70,000 – $80,000 per year + benefits
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Do you have a passion for turning bold ideas into delicious realities? Love the science behind flavour, texture, and innovation? This is your opportunity to join a proudly Canadian company known for its creativity in the frozen treat and beverage innovation space, delivering refreshing, flavour-forward products enjoyed by consumers across North America.

This is a brand-new role with huge potential. You’ll play a key role in driving innovation from concept to commercialization, with the autonomy to make a lasting impact on a growing R&D team.

About the Role

As the Product Developer, you’ll lead the charge in developing exciting new products—formulating and testing prototypes, staying ahead of trends, and ensuring regulatory compliance. You’ll work cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners to bring scalable, high-performing products to market.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Innovate & Create: Lead the end-to-end development of new frozen and beverage-based products—from ideation to launch.
• Formulate & Test: Create and optimize formulations, with a specific focus on liquid-based products such as beverages, sauces, marinades, or nutritional supplements.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with teams in Marketing, QA/QC, Production, and Supply Chain to ensure alignment across development stages.
• Improve Processes: Scale up formulations with production teams, optimizing for quality, consistency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Monitor Trends: Stay on top of emerging consumer trends, technologies, and ingredients in the frozen and beverage space.
• Ensure Compliance: Adhere to regulatory requirements (HACCP, BRC, FDA, etc.) and maintain accurate documentation throughout the development process.
• Troubleshoot: Resolve technical challenges in formulation or production to ensure product performance and quality.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, or a related field (Master’s a plus)
• 3–5 years of experience in product development within the food & beverage industry
• Hands-on experience working with liquids (e.g., beverages, sauces, dressings, marinades, nutritional products) is essential
• Strong understanding of formulation science, ingredient functionality, and production scale-up
• Working knowledge of food safety and regulatory compliance (HACCP, GMP, BRC, FDA)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Ready to take your product development skills to the next level?
Apply today to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

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