R&D Co-Op (8 Month Contract)

Welcome to the unexpected delight of plant-based exploration! We're the creators of a revolutionary cheese alternative that tastes, shreds, melts and stretches like traditional cheese. Today, as plant-based food grows in popularity, that spirit of innovation continues to inspire our team.

We believe in pioneering plant-based breakthroughs that delight people and planet. Our portfolio of great tasting foods provide an opportunity for everyone to gather around the table, whether you have food allergies, are flexitarian, vegan, vegetarian, or just plant-based curious!

We're one big family of food-loving Daiyans, and we're always on the lookout for people who share our passion, our vision, and our ability to make each other smile.

Reporting to our R&D Manager, we are looking an R&D Intern to learn on the job and contribute to our team in the following ways:

Duration: 8 months

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• Data entry and statistical analysis of data; preparing reports and presenting the findings
• Maintain cleanliness and order in lab
• Sample preparation and management which includes discarding bench top, pilot plant and scale up samples.
• Manage inventory of R&D samples and ingredients
• Document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for new equipment
• Bench-top testing of product formulations and process
• Calibration of food analysis equipment (such as scales, pH meters, moisture analyzers etc.,)
• Weighing up ingredients for test batches
• Other duties as required
• Analysis of food product formulations and/or ingredients (such as pH, moisture, viscosity, TPA, stability and micro testing)
• Develop and validate protocols for testing samples in new analytical equipment

Qualifications:

• Ability to work well independently, as well as in a team environment
• Ability to lift 50lb bags
• Basic culinary skills
• Experience in planning and designing research projects
• Background knowledge in food analysis, chemistry, sensory analysis, and food safety
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite

This position is conditioned on SWPP funding, you will need to meet the follow requirements:

• A Canadian Citizen, permanent resident or a protected person defined by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
• Registered as a full-time student in a post-secondary institution program

At Daiya Foods, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment, one in which employees can bring their whole selves to work everyday. We welcome and celebrate differences because we believe a multitude of perspectives fosters innovation and will help us achieve our vision.

Daiya Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and prohibits discrimination of any kind. We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, religion, marital or family status, age and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. We endeavor to recruit, develop, and retain the best talent from a diverse candidate pool and truly believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion among our team members is vital to our success as a company. We trust that in applying for a role with us you value this as well!