R&D Scientist - Animal Nutrition

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

Job Details

Job Title: R&D Scientist

Location: Mississauga, Canada

Work Arrangement: Onsite

About The Role

Position function: Reporting to the Senior R&D Scientist - DAMINAIDE for Caldic Canada, Inc. the individual will be responsible for supporting the Companion Animal Team in building and growing Animal Premix & Damin-Aide Solutions through formulation and development of products and customer projects.

Scope

The position will be responsible for leading and completing the R&D process of formulation and development of new products from the concept stage to prototype and full‑scale production as well as ingredient matches and modifications for existing products for Companion Animal customers within the specific sector. This role will be an Integral R&D Scientist in the Companion Animal -Daminaide Team and will provide support both internal and customer facing relationships, and lending mentor support to RD Specialist, R&D Techs and Lab Students.

Major Tasks & Duties

• Leading, developing and completing R&D projects with a focus on All companion animal projects as defined by the Senior R&D Scientist Damin-Aide or outlined thru the NPD process.
• Develop and Formulate R&D capabilities for Companion Animal solutions to support the growth of the brand.
• Drives animal-centric R&D innovation (premix, supplement, and functional nutrition systems for pet palatability, digestibility, functional health for animals)
• Leads companion animal formulation, pipeline
• Responsible for supporting the successful commercialization of new products.
• Companion Animal Trials, Samples and HPLC testing
• Regulatory /QA/QC feed and pet compliance. (should have pet/FDA/AAFCO alignment Knowledge)
• Strategic Collaboration with Sourcing for Animal Project ingredients (natural, feed and botanical)
• Collaborate with the appropriate business team to outline new product development and improvement projects.
• Provide support with CDM’s and collaboratively works with and develops customer facing relationships and presentation skills.
• Collaborates with the pricing team to understand cost and develop competitor R&D initiatives.
• Collaborate with Technical and Applications Team to develop, coordinate, prepare and present relevant concepts to customers featuring Caldic manufactured or distributed products for companion animal
• Participate in and/or lead product improvement initiatives to improve the quality of existing products in response to customer feedback, to improve nutritional value, colour, flavour, texture and convenience, or to improve cost efficiencies in the plant.
• Participate in marketing activities such as trade shows (customer engagement presentations), focus groups, new idea generation, researching market trends as they pertain to strategic business plan and new products
• Provide technical support and expertise in problem solving for issues relating to product quality.
• Work closely with production, marketing, QA/QC in monitoring the performance of new products during post-launch activities in the New Product Process; may include troubleshooting, ingredient recommendations and customer site visits
• Provide preliminary product documentation including Specifications.
• Participate in joint calls and customer on-site trials as required.
• Participate in development and brand marketing initiatives.
• Complete all other duties as assigned by Senior R&D Scientist related to companion animal
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations, GMP’s and HACCP requirements. Regulatory /QA/QC feed and pet compliance. (should have pet/FDA/AAFCO alignment Knowledge)

Knowledge / Skills & Experience

• University. M.Sc. – Food Science or equivalent is a strong asset
• Minimum of 5 - 7 years of product development experience in the Petfood industry preferably in Vitamins and Minerals, Fortification
• Experience in pet manufacturing, pet food formulation
• External Partnerships an asset (i.e. with Veterinary advisors etc.)
• Commercial Sales experience is an asset
• Must have strong oral/written communication and good interpersonal skills
• Must have strong presentation skills
• Must have strong computer knowledge and skills (MS Office)

About Caldic

At Caldic, we’re a global leader in distribution solutions, serving diverse markets across the world. Joining us means becoming part of an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and innovation-driven team.

We Offer

• Global opportunities with rapid career growth and development
• An inclusive, diverse, and dynamic work environment
• The chance to shape the future of specialty ingredient solutions across industries like food, pharma, personal care, and more

We operate in 43 countries around the world. Our innovative solutions are tailored to meet the needs of industries such as food, pharma, personal care, and industrial markets, ensuring sustainable success for all stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.caldic.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

Caldic celebrates diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, or any other characteristic.

Location:
Mississauga, ON, CA, L5N 0A6

City: Mississauga

State: ON

Country/Region: CA