
Scientist - Food
- Burlington, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Leads bench-top experiments, formula calculations, and develops prototypes for product tastings and sensory testing across a variety of KDP brands and products
- Interprets test results, writes technical reports, and effectively communicates information within the organization
- Verifies formula accuracy, completes formula documentation, and leads organization of pilot trials and scale up
- Fully understands R&D functions and project management process to lead the commercialization of ideas to launch
- Partners with various functions of R&D (Sensory, Ingredients, Nutrition, Regulatory, Flavor Technology, Chemistry, Process Engineering, and Technical Services)
- Influences and actively participates in Marketing and Consumer Research programs to gain consumer insights, and translate into key product concepts
- Manages multiples projects and represents R&D in cross-functional teams consisting of members across various departments of KDP (R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain, Sales)
- Delivers updates on projects within the business to key stakeholders and cross-functional peers
- Develop the ability to effectively communicate technical information to senior leadership
- Proactively identifies opportunities for improvement within function
- Maintains accurate and detailed record of laboratory work
- Work appropriately and safely in a laboratory environment
- Use formulation software to document lab work and formulas
- Demonstrate flexibility and resilience in adapting to changing business needs and priorities
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion
- A successful candidate will exhibit a passion for innovation, is results driven and takes ownership of work.
Total Rewards:
- Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
- Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility
- B.S. in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or Chemical Engineering. Advanced degree is a plus.
- 4 years of experience in a related function within food/beverage (R&D, Quality), CPG, and/or commensurate advanced education
- Experience with Coffee and Powder Beverages a plus.
- Ability to travel as required (Up to 25%).
- Highly collaborative, self-motivated, takes initiative; positively influence others.
- Strong technical and executional skills.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Change readiness, resiliency and flexibility to thrive in a constantly changing and fast-moving organization.