# Senior R&D Technologist

**Company:** [Silver Hills Bakery](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/kAJayQ2aMLePHfM3Xev14D.md)
**Location:** Abbotsford, Canada
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Research and Development

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## Description

**POSITION:** Senior R&D Technologist                                                                                                **REPORTS TO:** Director, R&D

We are looking for a **Senior R&D Technologist** to join our R&D team! Our Senior R&D Technologist will develop new products, conduct research, and experiments, coordinate and execute 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, plant-based 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 interesting R&D projects and apply your creativity and resourcefulness to achieve unique solutions. Being at the forefront of new product development, 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 are interested in expanding your knowledge by learning about our unique products and processes

### CHARACTER & ABILITIES

-   You are an experienced scientist who is on the cutting edge of food science and technology
-   You are enthusiastic to learn and share knowledge and experience with other team members
-   You are motivated, meticulous, analytical, and resourceful
-   You are able to design and execute experiments and provide well-researched recommendations
-   You are able to conduct technical literature searches; review, analyse, document data, and prepare timely reports
-   You are organized, flexible, and a strong communicator who works well with different personalities
-   You are able to work hands on with allergens and baking ingredients
-   You are able to lift 12 kg.
-   You are flexible to work evenings and weekends to accommodate production testing, when necessary
-   You are able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines, where necessary

### KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

-   You have a Degree in Food Science, Food Technology or related disciplines
-   You have a good knowledge of experimental design and data analysis
-   You have a working knowledge of R&D processes
-   You have experience and is proficient in data management and preparing practical technical reports
-   You have experience with GDP (Good Documentation Practices)
-   You have a working knowledge of the structure and chemistry of food and standard food production processes
-   You have a working knowledge of process and products optimization
-   You have an understanding food microbiology principles, typical spoilage organisms, and control strategies
-   You have solid computer skills including MS Office Suite

### EXPERIENCE

-       You have 4 years+ of R&D experience in a food production facility, and experience in bakery

### NICE-TO-HAVE

-   Ability to create and manage databases

## Benefits

[](https://www.youtube.com/user/SilverHillsBakery)We offer our team members many benefits to help them achieve their goals and support our company culture:  

-   Opportunities for career growth and development
-   Competitive Healthcare Benefits Package
-   Performance Bonus and RRSP Matching
-   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 - $76,700-94,300**_

Want to learn more about our mission and products? Please check us out on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/SilverHillsBakery), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/silverhillsbakery/), and [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/SilverHillsBakery)