Product Development Technician
On-site · Langley, British Columbia, Canada
Job Summary
Support Product Development initiatives from concept to commercialization for JD Sweid Foods in Canada, including new product development and improvements to existing products. Conduct formulation development, bench-top sample preparation, and plant trials; collaborate with Operations, QA, Procurement, and Business Development to support product scale-up and commercialization; provide technical and operational support during product trials, launches, and start-ups; contribute to continuous improvement to optimize product quality, cost, and process efficiency; assist in developing and maintaining processing methods, SOPs, and product specifications; maintain documentation, project records, and sample tracking for traceability; coordinate shipment of samples to customers and external laboratories; maintain cleanliness and organization of laboratory and workspaces; demonstrate teamwork, integrity, performance-driven, and solution-oriented values.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
- 2–3 years of relevant experience in new product development, preferably in the food industry
- Experience in a manufacturing environment is an asset
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills with attention to detail
- Self-starter with a proactive, “can-do” attitude and willingness to take initiative
- Strong organizational, time management, and project coordination skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
- Adaptable and open to change, with a focus on continuous improvement
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