Extrusion R&D Scientist (Food)
Full-time
Talent World
Job title: Extrusion R&D Scientist (Food)We're cooking up the future of food manufacturing, and we need a brilliant Food Extrusion R&D Scientist to help us get there. You'll be the engine behind our most exciting creations—think crunchy cereals, savory crisps, and next-level textured ingredients that push boundaries. From pilot trials to full production, you'll fine-tune every screw speed, temperature curve, and moisture level to turn bold concepts into shelf-ready hits. If you geek out over process optimization, love solving complex manufacturing puzzles, and want to see your innovations in kitchens everywhere, come join us. Bring your technical chops and your passion for great food. Let's make manufacturing magic happen together.TalentWorld is recruiting a Extrusion R&D Scientist (Food) in Calgary, Alberta for one of our partners.What’s in it for you:
- Competitive Salary – Negotiable based on your experience and qualifications.
- Annual Performance Bonus – Recognizing and rewarding your contributions and results.
- Relocation Allowance – Financial assistance available for eligible candidates relocating for the role.
- Paid Vacation – Supporting a healthy work-life balance.
- Comprehensive Health Benefits – Full medical and dental coverage for your well-being.
- Training & Career Development – Ongoing training to enhance your skills and support career growth.
- Free On-Site Parking – Convenient, hassle-free parking available for employees.
- Serve as the organization's extrusion subject matter expert, optimizing process parameters including moisture, temperature, screw configuration, shear, and throughput.
- Develop innovative plant-based proteins, cereals, snacks, crisps, and functional ingredients from concept through commercial-scale production.
- Design and execute bench-top, pilot, and commercial trials; establish process specifications, operating windows, and technical standards for seamless scale-up.
- Evaluate new raw materials and ingredient systems, troubleshooting complex processing challenges to ensure manufacturing efficiency and product quality.
- Track emerging technologies in plant proteins, pulse processing, and alternative proteins; lead experimental design and develop proprietary processing methods and IP.
- Provide customer-facing technical leadership, presenting findings and recommendations to clients during development projects and production trials.
- Support commercial teams with deep extrusion expertise during customer engagements, translating technical capabilities into scalable product solutions.
- Bachelor’s degree in food science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field; master’s or PhD preferred.
- Solid 10+ years of industrial extrusion experience with a proven record of commercializing extruded food products.
- Professional certifications such as Certified Food Scientist (CFS), HACCP, or PCQI preferred.
- Proficiency in extrusion process control systems, SCADA, and MES platforms.
- Working knowledge of statistical and experimental design software (e.g., Minitab, JMP, Design-Expert).
- Strong understanding of protein functionality, starch chemistry, and ingredient interactions in high-shear thermal processing.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and data analytics tools for process optimization and technical reporting.
- Familiarity with food safety and quality systems (FSSC 22000, SQF, BRC, GMP) preferred.
- Plant-based protein, pulse processing, or TVP experience are absolutely desirable.
- Class 5 Driver's License & Reliable Transportation – Preferred for this role.
- Willingness to Relocate – Able to relocate to Calgary, Alberta. Candidates residing outside of Alberta and outside of North America are encouraged to apply. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.
- Professional References – Able to provide two professional references upon request.
- Background Check – Able to successfully pass a criminal background check, if required.
- Location: Northeast Calgary, Alberta
- Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
- Work Schedule: Regular business hours with flexibility to be available for on-call support as required.
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