R&D Associate Scientist

The role

The R&D Associate Scientist supports the Core and Technical Services teams by executing technical work from ideation through commercialization. This role involves developing products and technical solutions for innovation, renovation, value engineering, and process optimization.

What you will do

• Support the development and commercialization of products and technical solutions.
• Perform technical research and development activities to enhance product performance, quality, efficiency, and cost.
• Research emerging technologies, ingredients, manufacturing processes, and industry trends.
• Modify and optimize existing formulations and manufacturing processes at benchtop, pilot plant, and commercial scales.
• Design, perform and analyze experiments to test ingredients, formulations and processes.
• Source and evaluate ingredients and packaging from external suppliers.
• Support plant trials, production start-ups, commercialization activities, and operational troubleshooting.
• Contribute to ingredient and supplier evaluations and validation of alternative materials.
• Assist in the development, review, and maintenance of technical documentation including formulations and SOPs.
• Contribute across multiple R&D teams and product categories as needed.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree of Science or Engineering in Food Science, Process Engineering, etc.
• One (1) year of related experience in a Research & Development team, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Basic knowledge and hands-on technical skills of product development process, ingredient functionality & applications, and food processing & manufacturing.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to create and deliver timely, impactful written and verbal communication.
• Proficient in data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Effective at planning and prioritizing work with multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and build effective working relationships with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and SharePoint).

Nice to have

• Experience with working in a food manufacturing industry is an asset

Benefits

• 3 weeks’ vacation
• Flex Days
• Extended health benefits
• Retirement savings matching program
• Flexible spending account
• Fun and creative environment
• On-site fitness studio
• Inspiring and innovative work
• Making people and the planet a healthier place

About the company

Daiya Foods reimagines comfort foods that are dairy-free. The company operates in a LEED certified manufacturing facility and office.