Research And Development Specialist

Caldic North America; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

At Caldic North America we seek a capable R&D professional to lead formulation and development efforts for new products from concept to prototype and full-scale production. You will support customers and internal teams within the Product Management Unit, providing technical guidance and cross-functional collaboration.

You will assist with R&D projects, contribute to commercialization, prepare specifications, and ensure food safety policies are followed while delivering on multiple priorities and

Qualifications

• University degree in B.Sc. – Food Science or equivalent
• 2-3 years of product development experience in related field
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong computer knowledge (MS Office)
• Knowledge of Food Quality and Safety Programs and GMPs is an asset
• Familiarity with HPLC/GC is an asset
• Willing to work hands-on with operation employees to ensure compliance with food safety policies
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results on time
• Strong attention to detail and self-motivation

Responsibilities

• Assist R&D Scientist with R&D projects and development activities
• Support commercialization of new products
• Prepare preliminary product documentation and specifications
• Provide technical support and problem solve with Scientists on product quality
• Collaborate with production, marketing, QA/QC during post-launch monitoring of new products
• Develop and present concepts to customers featuring Caldic products
• Participate in product improvement initiatives
• Support GLP records, lab supplies, and compliance with health and safety regulations
• Maintain organized lab and sample areas
• Stay current with market trends and new ingredients

Skills

BSc Product development

Communication skills

Presentation skills

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

B.Sc. – Food Science

Tools

MS Office

HPLC/GC knowledge

Job description

At Caldic we are continually developing our capabilities, and we strive to become better every day, with the goal to build long-term relationships. To add value to our company, and to our inspiring solutions we are currently looking to add to our team. Are you a natural leader with a proven track record in the industrial market? Do you have the drive to succeed in a moving fast forward company? Then we are looking for you!

Position function:

Reporting to the Senior R&D Scientist – Damin-Aide., the individual will be responsible for formulation and development of new products, along with supporting the team at a technical level for Caldic’s internal and external customers within a specific business unit

Scope:

The position will be responsible for 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 customers within the Specific sector. This role will be an integral team member in the Product Management Unit and will provide technology support to other areas of the Caldic business as required.

Major tasks and duties:

• Assisting R&D Scientist with R&D projects as defined by the Senior Product Manager.
• Responsible for supporting the successful commercialization of new products
• Provide assistance with preliminary product documentation including Specifications
• Provide technical support and problem solve with Scientists 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, testing.
• Collaborate with Business Team to develop, coordinate, prepare and present relevant concepts to customers featuring Caldic manufactured or distributed products
• Participate in and/or lead product improvement initiatives to improve the quality of existing products in response to customer feedback, to improve nutritional value, color, flavor, texture and convenience, or to improve cost efficiencies in the plant.
• Participate in marketing activities such as focus groups, new idea generation, researching market trends as they pertain to strategic business plan and new products
• Prepare customer samples as required and HPLC testing as necessary.
• Support Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) for record keeping, lab supplies (chemical and reagents), etc.
• Maintain lab, sample room, & working areas in a manner that is clean, organized, and stocked with supplies
• Remain current with the market on training and new ingredients that are relevant to our business
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations, GMP’s and HACCP requirements
• General R&D support, New Supplier Evaluations, Product Evaluations, technical Brand Support.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures
• Complete all other duties as assigned by SR. R&D Scientist

Knowledge/Skills & Experience:

• University degree in B.Sc. – Food Science or equivalent is a strong asset
• 2 - 3years of product development experience in related field
• Must have strong oral/written communication and good interpersonal skills
• Must have strong presentation skills
• Must have strong computer knowledge and skills (MS Office)
• Working experience with Food Quality and Safety Programs and GMPs is considered an asset
• Knowledge of GFSI standards is considered an asset
• Experience with HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography) / GC (Gas Chromatography) considered an asset
• Must be willing to work hands on with operation employees to ensure compliance and comprehension of food safety policies and programs
• Must possess strong interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Must be able manage multiple priorities and deliver results within expected timeliness
• Strong attention to detail
• Must be self-motivated to work with minimal supervision

The salary range listed in this posting is provided for informational purposes only. Final compensation will be determined based on a number of factors, including the candidate's skills, qualifications, a experience as well as internal equity, market conditions and business needs.

About us

At Caldic we value our team spirit, built on strong relationships and open communication. You will be part of a community where you can always get support from experienced colleagues. At the same time we encourage an entrepreneurial mindset: you have the freedom to act and take initiative to bring your ideas to life. At Caldic we want to give everybody the opportunity to make a difference.

Every day hundreds of thousands of people around the world are in touch with a food, pharma, personal care or industrial product that has been handled with care by Caldic. At Caldic we are the linking pin, connecting people, products and solutions for a better world. But we go beyond connecting to ensure we deliver on our business partners' requirements for added-value R&D, manufacturing and packaging solutions, while minimizing the environmental impact. This makes Caldic the partner of choice in innovative and sustainable solutions in life science and specialty chemicals. Our tagline ‘Because we care' underlines our commitment to our people, our business partners and our planet. On a daily basis around 1200 Caldic employees go the extra mile to deliver value-add solutions. Caldic is present in 19 countries in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit www.caldic.com.