Jr. Research Scientist – Cheese and Cultured Job at Gay Lea Foods
Gay Lea Foods is a proud Canadian owned dairy food and beverage company with a robust portfolio that includes 7 established brands such as Gay Lea Butter, Nordica Cottage Cheese, Ivanhoe Cheese, Salerno Cheese and Hewitt’s Dairy. Our wide range of products are sold in Retail, Foodservice, Industrial, Co-pack and Export markets, developed and produced out of our 13 manufacturing facilities in Ontario and Alberta.
Delivering high quality and innovative products - from the consumer favourite Spreadables and North America’s first Smooth™ Cottage Cheese, to Nothing But Cheese™, an innovative snack made with 100% cheese, is what makes us market leaders in our categories. Our grassroots approach to business is what guides our direction and differentiates us from our competitors.
Our employees inspire our culture of excellence and entrepreneurship. We hire innovative and passionate professionals who know that greatness is achieved through people, partnerships, and acting with a business owner mindset.
For more about us visit: http://www.gaylea.com
Department: Research and Development
Reports to: Director of Research and Development
Status: Full-time
Location: Hamilton
Job Scope
Reporting to the Director, Research and Development, this position is responsible for formulation, optimization and development of new products from the concept stage to full-scale production. The incumbent is expected to stay current with the latest scientific and technical advancements in food science with respect to dairy products, ingredients, processes and packaging.
Key Responsibilities
Enhanced cleaning protocols are in place at all facilities. For safety, all employees and visitors will continue to be required to wear a company-provided mask in all manufacturing and distribution areas at Gay Lea Foods.
Gay Lea Foods is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workplace.
Reasonable accommodation is available upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process.
Thank you for your interest in Gay Lea Foods.
Wishing you all the best with your career search!
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Delivering high quality and innovative products - from the consumer favourite Spreadables and North America’s first Smooth™ Cottage Cheese, to Nothing But Cheese™, an innovative snack made with 100% cheese, is what makes us market leaders in our categories. Our grassroots approach to business is what guides our direction and differentiates us from our competitors.
Our employees inspire our culture of excellence and entrepreneurship. We hire innovative and passionate professionals who know that greatness is achieved through people, partnerships, and acting with a business owner mindset.
For more about us visit: http://www.gaylea.com
Department: Research and Development
Reports to: Director of Research and Development
Status: Full-time
Location: Hamilton
Job Scope
Reporting to the Director, Research and Development, this position is responsible for formulation, optimization and development of new products from the concept stage to full-scale production. The incumbent is expected to stay current with the latest scientific and technical advancements in food science with respect to dairy products, ingredients, processes and packaging.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in product development initiatives (cheese focused) to improve the quality of existing products and increase the cost efficiencies in the manufacturing facilities.
- Support in Research and Development projects as defined by the Director of R&D and the Innovation Council.
- Provide technical support and expertise in problem solving for issues relating to product development and functionality.
- Support and coordinate plant trials within a manufacturing environment.
- Generate and maintain raw material and finished product documentation for all related products.
- Troubleshoot laboratory processes and equipment to ensure operational efficiency and accuracy.
- Conduct and coordinate internal sensory evaluation tests, accurately analyze products as required and report results.
- Communicate experimental results to senior research scientists and support technical investigation.
- Product accurate documentation and reports to support SR&ED tax credits.
- Travel approximately 20-25% (within Canada).
- Must have a university Bachelor’s degree, majoring in Science (food/dairy science) with a focus on dairy processing, preferably cheese.
- Master’s degree focused on dairy OR 1-2 years of relevant experience in a food company; within the dairy industry – preferably cheese focused.
- Analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
- Hands on experience in dairy chemistry, ingredients interactions and functionality and processing.
Enhanced cleaning protocols are in place at all facilities. For safety, all employees and visitors will continue to be required to wear a company-provided mask in all manufacturing and distribution areas at Gay Lea Foods.
Gay Lea Foods is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workplace.
Reasonable accommodation is available upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process.
Thank you for your interest in Gay Lea Foods.
Wishing you all the best with your career search!
Please Note :
www.beautifulbirth.co is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, www.beautifulbirth.co provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.