Looking to fill this position for September 2024
Position: R&D Technologist Intern
Reports to: Sr Manager, Product Development
We are looking for a
R&D Technologist Intern to join our R&Dteam! Our R&D Technologist will help develop new products, conduct research, and experiments, coordinate and support full-scale production testing, and so much more!
Opportunities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to apply your food knowledge and creativity to help develop and improve our delicious, low-carb products! The challenge is to balance your passion for innovation with your ability to achieve deadlines and effectively manage constraints in a fast-paced food production environment. You will have many opportunities to work on cool R&D projects and learn from other Scientists. You will have many opportunities to contribute in a meaningful way, grow your knowledge base, and develop with the company!
Requirements
Here is who you are...
Drive & motivation
- You are health-conscious and understand the value of healthy eating and organic food
- You are passionate about R&D and want to join a company that would allow you to apply your knowledge and skills in a meaningful way
- You want to expand your knowledge by learning about our unique products and processes
Character & Abilities
- You are a science geek who enjoys being on the cutting edge of food science and technology
- You have a curious mind and a willingness to roll up your sleeves to understand how things really work
- You are meticulous, organized, analytical, detailed, and resourceful
- You are able to design and execute experiments and provide well-researched recommendations
- You are able to conduct technical literature searches; review, evaluate and summarize findings
- You are a strong communicator who works well with different personalities
Knowledge & skills
- You have working knowledge of the structure and chemistry of food and standard food production processes
- You have a working knowledge of R&D processes
- You understand formulations and how to manipulate formulas to derive data
- You understand food microbiology principles, typical spoilage organisms, and control strategies
- You have solid computer skills including MS Office Suite
Experience
- You are a 3rd year student or further in a college/university program in Food Science, Food Biotechnology or related discipline
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite
Nice-to-Have
- R&D experience in a food production facility considered an asset
- Hands-on baking experience is a bonus
things you will do...
- Support product development activities in different stages of commercialization with the project lead
- Lead lab testing of ingredients and formulas to solve technical problems
- With Supervision from R&D Technologist or Scientist, conduct experiments and coordinate full-scale production testing
- Develop new test methods for products and troubleshoot technical and production challenges
- Maintain comprehensive records of formulations, results, and recommendations
- Lead organization of lab and raw materials & build solutions for easy adoption across the team
Other...
- May on occasion work evenings and weekends to accommodate production testing
Benefits
We offer our team members many benefits to help them achieve their goals and support our company culture:
- Opportunities for career growth and development
- Free delicious and healthy bread
- Fitness incentive fund to help you thrive
- Friendly and supportive work environment and an ambitious team
- Discounts at our retail store with a great selection of healthy organic products
- Company social events focused around health, great tasting food and getting together as a team
Salary - $40,000 - $45,000
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