Nellson Canada, a leader in the creation and manufacture of nutritional bars and snacks, is looking for a candidate to fill a position in its Research and Development department at its Lachine plant as: “Research a…
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Full-time
bachelor degree
Posted 6h ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The incumbent will manage the development, execution, and monitoring of new product projects while ensuring effective transitions to production units. They will also collaborate with suppliers and clients to explore innovative concepts and maintain technical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DEC or University degree in a food-related discipline and possess at least 5-7 years of experience in Research and Development. A strong foundation in food science, product formulation, and ingredient functionality is required.
Full job description
Nellson Canada, a leader in the creation and manufacture of nutritional bars and snacks, is looking for a candidate to fill a position in its Research and Development department at its Lachine plant as: “Research and Development Scientist”.
DESCRIPTION:
Under the supervision of the Research and Development Manager, the incumbent of the position sees to the implementation, execution, monitoring of new product development projects for Nellson's existing and potential customers as well as their transitions to production units.
The person will also be involved in the development of innovative concepts and the use of emerging ingredients
SCOPE AND RESPONSABILITIES:
Manage the implementation, execution, and monitoring of projects to develop new products, improve existing products and products transferred from customers, according to the defined parameters
Liaise with suppliers for the search for new ingredients and the request for information.
Interact with clients to follow up on projects and requests of various kinds.
Ensure the transition of information internally with the various departments.
Plan and prioritize task to meet established deadlines and customer expectations
Prepare technical documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Explore new product concepts and evaluate new applications or ingredients.
Ensure the effective transition of new products to their commercialization (plant trial, start-ups).
Participate in the drafting of scientific reports.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Academic training: DEC or University Degree in a discipline related to the food sector
Experience: Minimum de 5-7 years of experience in Research and Development.
Special skills:
Rigor, perseverance, attention to details
Curiosity, critical and creative scientific spirit
Autonomy, sense of initiative and organisation
Problem-solving skills
Fluency in French and English, good communication skills
Fluency with information technology and mathematical concepts.
High level of integrity, diplomacy, and professionalism
Strong skill to work as a team.
Experience conducting plant trials / process validation testing.
A firm foundation in food science is required.
Strong product formulation skills.
Firm understanding of ingredient functionality and nutrition.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. The schedule may be modified as necessary to ensure the efficiency of the service.
Related keywords
Research and DevelopmentFood ScienceProduct FormulationNutritional BarsSnacksIngredient FunctionalityPlant TrialsProcess ValidationRegulatory RequirementsProject ManagementScientific ReportsCommercializationNutritionTechnical DocumentationManufacturing
Nellson LLC is the leading supplier of full-service nutritional bars and powders in North America, with more than 50 years of diverse expertise in nutritional platforms for bars and powders. We serve the Wellness, Sports Nutrition, Weight Management, Snacks / Breakfasts and Functional market segments. Nellson offers technical capabilities, quality assurance, flexible production, research and development, and sales and marketing support. Nellson's corporate headquarters are based in Anaheim, California, with production facilities strategically located on the east and west coasts. At Nellson, we know that our expertise is best measured by the success of the brands we serve. Many of the world's best known and most successful brands rely on us and our commitment. We partner with you and offer unparalleled product knowledge, industry experience, and customer and brand awareness. We're the leading supplier of full-service nutritional bars and powder in North America, but we also offer something more. We are committed to advancing nutrition and making an impact within the nutrition industry. We believe it is our privilege to make nutritious and safe products that improve the businesses of our customers and the lives of their consumers.
Offices: 1125 50e Avenue, Montréal, Québec H8T3P3, CA · 9000 Boulevard des Sciences, Montréal, Québec H1J 3A9, CA
Nellson LLC is the leading supplier of full-service nutritional bars and powders in North America, with more than 50 years of diverse expertise in nutritional platforms for bars and powders. We serve the Wellness, Sports Nutrition, Weight Management, Snacks / Breakfasts and Functional market segments. Nellson offers technical capabilities, quality assurance, flexible production, research and development, and sales and marketing support. Nellson's corporate headquarters are based in Anaheim, California, with production facilities strategically located on the east and west coasts. At Nellson, we know that our expertise is best measured by the success of the brands we serve. Many of the world's best known and most successful brands rely on us and our commitment. We partner with you and offer unparalleled product knowledge, industry experience, and customer and brand awareness. We're the leading supplier of full-service nutritional bars and powder in North America, but we also offer something more. We are committed to advancing nutrition and making an impact within the nutrition industry. We believe it is our privilege to make nutritious and safe products that improve the businesses of our customers and the lives of their consumers.
Offices: 1125 50e Avenue, Montréal, Québec H8T3P3, CA · 9000 Boulevard des Sciences, Montréal, Québec H1J 3A9, CA