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About the Role
The Technical R&D Co-op Student supports the MadeGood R&D team in renovation and commercialization of innovative food products. This role contributes to R&D projects, equipment and line commissioning, plant trials, product launches, and troubleshooting initiatives, bringing high-quality products from concept to commercialization. The student will assist with research, bench-top testing, product evaluations, pilot and manufacturing trials, documentation, and feasibility assessments, applying analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate and uphold Riverside’s Core Values
- Keep abreast of industry trends, new technologies and ingredients in the global snack marketplace and beyond
- Attend seminars & vendor meetings to expand knowledge of ingredient functionality, industry trends, etc.
- Build collaborative relationships with existing or new ingredient vendor partners on innovative use of existing or new ingredients
- Use sound scientific evidence when conducting scientific testing to seek truth, rather than success or failure, and use this information to make informed decisions and provide actionable insights
- Independently conduct benchtop evaluations of new food products using SOPs, documenting all formulas, methodologies, observations and results, and communicating information clearly to stakeholders
- Support plant trials through data collection, organization, material preparation and clean up
- Support day-to-day production troubleshooting with a collaborative mindset and data-driven problem-solving skills
- Create product samples for evaluation on benchtop or pilot plant scale with meticulous attention to detail, packaging and labeling samples appropriately for intended use
- Develop and maintain accurate project records to ensure seamless transitions of project ownership and capture learnings from project successes and failures
- Participate in shelf-life program by tasting products & providing objective feedback on a weekly basis
- Arrange shelf-life tastings when Lab Technician is unavailable
- Respect and promote the company’s health and safety program, maintaining a safe working environment and ensuring continued compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety act and JHSC recommendations
- Adhere to all Riverside food safety policies and procedures
- Manage organization and documentation of personal project load
- Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability when faced with changes to project scope and timelines
- Support onboarding of new staff as needed
- Perform other duties as required
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a post-secondary Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field program
- Experience in food (manufacturing, kitchen, laboratory, etc.) is an asset
- Experience working in kitchens, laboratories, pilot plants, and/or food manufacturing facilities
- Proficient with MS Office suite
Skills
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Attention-to-detail
- Creativity
- Scientific curiosity
- Organizational skills
- Documentation skills
- Adaptability
- Integrity
- Accountability
- Data-driven results
- Proactive
- Self-motivated
- Ownership
- Determination
- Disciplined
- Technical rigour
- Grit
- Collaboration
- Respect
- Time management
- Commercialization skills
- Manufacturing Process knowledge
- Critical Thinking
- Data-driven decision making
- Risk Management
- Specification Development
- New Product Development skills
- Formulation
- Ingredient functionality
- Data Management
- Sensory science
- Ideation & Innovation
Location
- Toronto/Vaughan area
Work Type
- Co-op
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Student
- Entry Level
Education Level
- Post-secondary
Salary/Compensations
- $18—$20 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 the rugged terrain.
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.