Product Development Technician

The Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre Inc. has an immediate opening for a technician to provide hands-on technical support for product development, sensory evaluation, analytical testing, and pilot-plant activities under the direction of the Product Development Specialist and Director.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist with benchtop formulations, product prototypes, and processing trials.
Prepare ingredients, materials, equipment, and samples required for project activities.
Follow formulation sheets, processing procedures, sensory protocols, and assigned project instructions.
Operate, assemble, disassemble, clean, and sanitize laboratory, kitchen, and pilot-plant equipment.
Conduct routine analytical tests, including pH, water activity, moisture, Brix, yield, color, viscosity, and texture, as required.
Prepare, code, randomize, and serve samples for sensory evaluations.
Accurately record formulations, processing conditions, analytical results, and observations related to appearance, aroma, flavour, and texture.
Assist with sample preparation and product monitoring.
Communicate with the team regarding sample, ingredient, material, and equipment requirements.
Organize ingredients, samples, project files, equipment, and consumable supplies.
Maintain the confidentiality of all client and project information.
Follow food safety, quality, allergen-control, and workplace-safety procedures.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with clients and coworkers.
Be able to lift up to 20 kg and stand for up to six hours per day.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
This is an entry-level position; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Email resumes and cover letter to [email protected]