# R&D Technologist - Technical Services & Private Label

**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:**  R&D Technologist – Technical Services & Private Label                                   **Reports to:** R&D Project Lead

**Opportunity:**

In this role, you will support the development, optimization, and commercialization of products by applying strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. You will work hands-on with lab and plant activities while contributing to a collaborative, fast-paced R&D environment focused on consistent product quality and process improvement.

## Requirements

**Here is who you are…**

_**Drive & motivation**_

-   You are passionate about food R&D and motivated to contribute to product and process improvement.
-   You enjoy hands-on work in lab and production environments, including trials and testing.
-   You are energized by solving technical challenges and improving consistency and performance.

_**Character & ABILITIES**_ 

-   You are proactive, self-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
-   You have a strong analytical mindset and enjoy troubleshooting through data and observation.
-   You are detail-oriented and committed to maintaining accurate documentation.
-   You communicate clearly and collaborate well across teams (R&D, QA, Operations, Procurement).
-   You are adaptable and open to learning new systems, processes, and techniques.

_**Knowledge & skills**_

-   Understanding of food manufacturing processes and product development fundamentals.
-   Ability to assess ingredient functionality and identify opportunities to improve products and processes.
-   Experience supporting troubleshooting through experimentation, data analysis, and root cause investigation.
-   Ability to maintain documentation, monitor shelf life and sensory performance, and conduct technical reviews.
-   Familiarity with lab equipment operation, calibration, and analytical testing methods.
-   Proficiency in standard software tools (e.g., MS Office).

_**Experience**_

-   Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related discipline.
-   1–2 years of experience in food manufacturing or product development.

_**Nice-to-Have**_

-   Hands-on experience with bakery or grain-based systems.
-   Experience with plant-based ingredients, fibers, starches, or proteins.
-   Exposure to plant trials, scale-up, or commercialization activities.

**  
things you will do…**

-   Develop and support analytical SOPs and testing methods.
-   Conduct lab and analytical testing, including sample preparation and data collection.
-   Assess ingredient functionality and support formulation improvements.
-   Troubleshoot technical and production issues using structured experimentation and data analysis.
-   Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of tests, trials, and observations.
-   Monitor shelf life, sensory changes, and product performance over time.
-   Support plant trials and assist with process validation activities.
-   Operate and calibrate lab equipment as required.
-   Collaborate cross-functionally to support consistent product and process outcomes.  
    

**OTHER …**

-   Ability to lift up to 50 lbs in a lab or plant environment.
-   Flexibility to support plant trials (early mornings, evenings, or occasional weekends).

## 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 - $69,000 - $84,000**_

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)