R&D Associate Scientist

Assists in keeping Nature’s Path on the leading edge of new product development by:

• Participate in all product development projects from concept to market launch.
• Research new and current raw materials and applications.
• Develop product prototypes for presentation to management and marketing.
• Organize and participate in project presentations to brand management.
• Supports plant trials and new product launches.
• Designs, plans, and executes experiments.
• Interprets experimental results and implements next steps.
• Keeps informed on current developments in the food industry, new technologies, and innovative ingredients.
• Manages projects, ensuring timely completion of project objectives in a fast-paced environment.

Ensures consistent operational standards for quality, cost, lean manufacturing, food safety and sustainability by:

• Improves existing products by optimizing product attributes (cost, nutritional profiles, and ingredient statements) 
• Assists in cost containment and quality standards of ingredients by researching vendors and options.
• Creates new product run documentation and costing, including processing parameters, ingredient specifications, cost, nutritional information, and disposition of final product.
• Participates in ongoing product shelf-life testing of all new and revised products.
• Facilitates the submissions for third party lab testing as per protocol.
• Enters and tracks nutritional information using Genesis to assure accuracy of nutritional facts for new and existing products.
• Ensures ongoing compliance with current packaging requirements and regulatory updates.

Preferred Education And Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, or related degree, with relevant food science experience.
• 2 to 4 years of R&D experience – (product development and commercialization, quality, processing and/or manufacturing).
• Baking, and/or snack manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong team-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.

Notes:

• This role is 4 days in the Lab (and one day working from home) and based in Richmond, BC.
• Depending on experience, this opportunity will pay between $70,000 - $75,000 with a 10% bonus + amazing benefits.