Invest in you, JOIN AGROPUR. We dairy you!12-month temporary contractThe Innovation and Product Development Senior Specialist is the technical leader and will be required to get hands on our plant and conversion activities at the Woodstock site.How Agropur invests in YOUCompetitive compensation packageAttractive annual bonus programRecognition of years of experience in calculating vacation timeCompany pension plan with employer contributionsBenefits including Health, Dental and TelemedicineEmployee and Family Assistance ProgramAnd so much more!What’s involved in this roleSupervise, plan, and carry out assigned process and / or product development projects.Conduct research and development activities to create new food products or improve existing ones.Conduct product trials, run development samples, and create initial product specifications; providing or sourcing information (product characteristics, costs, measurements, ingredients, etc.).Participate in product sensory trials using internal and external panels.Apply corporate R&D policies and procedures.Identify new technologies of relevance for the organization.Identify and act on opportunities to reduce costs or optimize the performance of our products and processes.Act as a technical resource to internal and external stakeholders.Ensure liaison and collaboration with raw manufacturing plants to resolve issues and / or complaints.Help analyze information to support the development of new products.Ensure compliance with laws and regulations in coordination with Regulatory.Other related duties as assigned or required.What you need to join our teamA.Sc. in Food Science, Food Engineering, or a related Science discipline3+ years of experience in R&D or product development for a food manufacturer, preferably in dairy foodWillingness to travel as requiredFlexibility to work irregular hours when requiredProficient in Excel and other Microsoft programsFluency in English, written and spokenAgropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will therefore work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.
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