Research and Development Scientist (Bilingual - English & Chinese) Job at Imagoh Foods Ltd

Imagoh Foods Ltd Scarborough, ON

Responsibilities:

  • Work very closely with manufacturing facility
  • Renovate formulas of existing base products – creating lab prototypes, formulating, processing, and coordinating / leading plant production trials and first production runs
  • Developing production SOP, packaging nutrition facts table and ingredients list. Proactively manage costs of formulas being developed
  • Ensure products meet requested brand attributes and quality standards • Work with Purchasing and Manufacturing to deliver cost saving and product improvement targets
  • Work with the various departments to ensure all necessary support is provided for sample analysis, segregation, ship tests, and any other required tests
  • Work with plant schedulers, QA managers and lab staff to develop good working relationships and working understanding of functions, as they relate to R&D
  • Carry out internal laboratory quality tests, such as moisture, pH, colour, etc.
  • Identify opportunities for process and formulation improvements
  • Attend and support plant trials, and production runs of key initiatives

Essential Skills and Qualifications

  • Post-Secondary degree or diploma in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry or Biology with culinary background
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in food manufacturing environment
  • Passion for food processes and product development
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing environment
  • Independent worker, who also thrives in a collaborative, team environment
  • Fundamental understanding of food safety and good manufacturing practices
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication in both English and Chinese, and presentation skills
  • Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail – Documents data thoroughly, in a detail-oriented manner, with strength in analyzing
  • Works well in a team environment, with the ability to build strong relationships across departments
  • Ability to multi-task numerous projects and manage changing priorities
  • Creative problem solver
  • Meets milestones on-time and on-budget
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel)

Languages: English, Chinese (Cantonese or Mandarin (required))

COVID-19 considerations:

We have Covid-19 safety measures in place.

Location:
44 Milner Ave Scarborough, ON M1S 3P8

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $38,000.00-$40,000.00 per year

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Scarborough, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

  • Do you have the Secondary degree or diploma in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry or Biology with culinary background ?

Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

  • food manufacturing environment: 2 years (preferred)

Language:

  • , written and read Chinese (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Class G Licence (preferred)

Work Location: One location




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