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About the Role

The Lab Technician supports Riverside’s R&D and Innovation teams by managing laboratory operations, stability programs, sample preparation, and project support. This role ensures technical teams operate efficiently through organized workspaces, material and equipment management, shelf-life studies, and product development support. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and hands-on, comfortable working independently and collaborating across teams.

Responsibilities

Maintain adequate stock of required ingredients and consumables using FIFO and traceability principles.
Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of the lab in conjunction with technical teams.
Improve lab organization to enhance efficiency of task spaces.
Develop and lead initiatives to encourage good lab practices amongst technical teams.
Organize and inventory products and ingredients in storage spaces.
Maintain R&D lab equipment and tools, including scheduled calibrations and replacements.
Collaborate with Health & Safety and Quality teams to maintain and implement laboratory person and food safety policies.
Implement shelf-life protocols per R&D procedures.
Organize shelf-life sample storage and prepare samples for sensory evaluations.
Conduct shelf-life tastings with the R&D team.
Support scientists in shelf-life report production.
Act as SME for Compusense program.
Independently produce benchtop samples, package, and label according to R&D requirements.
Follow required procedures to ship samples to customers.
Create and manage purchase orders, track invoices, and support procurement processes for R&D and Innovation teams.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

1+ years of experience, preferably in food R&D, product development, sensory evaluation, laboratories, kitchens, or manufacturing environments.
Post-secondary certificate, diploma, or degree preferred, preferably in a science or science-adjacent discipline.
Experience in kitchens, laboratories, manufacturing environments is an asset.
Proficient with MS Office, MS Outlook, MS Excel, SharePoint.
Experience working in food R&D fields is an asset, including sensory evaluation, product development, etc.
Ability to lift and move ingredients, samples, and equipment as required.
Ability to travel regularly between Riverside manufacturing sites (Toronto/Vaughan area).

Skills

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Proactive and self-motivated
Demonstrated adaptability and grit
Desire for knowledge and personal skill development
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Team player, skilled in collaboration and operates with respect
Ability to sample Riverside brands’ products and ingredients or products of interest
Project Management
Communication
Documentation
Organization
Sensory Evaluation
Data Collection
Statistical Analysis
Continuous Improvement
Problem-solving
Learning
Reciprocating Feedback

Location

Toronto/Vaughan area

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

1+ years of experience

Education Level

Post-secondary certificate, diploma, or degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

$45,000—$60,000 CAD

Benefits

RRSP matching or 401k matching
Eligibility to participate in Riverside's Profit Sharing Plan
Employee-Led Resource Groups (ERGs) championing mental health, sustainability, diversity, women, and LGBTQ+ rights
Riverside University program
Tuition Reimbursement Program

About the Company

Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is a Canadian-based, family-owned, and globally operating business committed to leaving the world better than we found it.
We are a B-Corp certified, Triple-Bottom Line company proudly manufacturing nutritious, 'better-for-you' snacks such as MadeGood and GOOD TO GO.
We value teamwork, humility, respect, ownership, adaptability, grit, and fun.
We are on an ambitious mission to double our business by 2030.
We believe anything worth doing is worth doing right, and our values will guide us through challenges.
Learn more at www.riversidenaturalfoods.com.

Equal Opportunity

Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you have a disability and require accommodation in the interview process, please let us know when you apply.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to volume, please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including automated systems, to support the review and assessment of applications. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All decisions related to screening, interviewing, and selection are made by our Talent Acquisition and hiring teams.