R&d Co-op Student - Toronto, Canada - Riverside Natural Foods Ltd.

Riverside Natural Foods Ltd.

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Are you hungry to innovate? To do things differently? To work with a company that's real, thoughtful and very forward-thinking?

Meet Riverside. We are an organic, "better for you" snack company, manufacturing award-winning, nutritious, allergen-free snacks. Your kids know us as MadeGood, tasty school-safe snacks. Your buddies on the go grab our GOOD TO GO delicious and nutritious snacks. And your pup begs for a Cookie Pal treat, our human-grade, vegan dog treats.

At Riverside, we make delicious snacks that are good in every way. From our ingredients to our manufacturing practices, we've raised every bar on every aspect. We're friendly and focused on creating foods that are good for you and good to the planet as well. Riverside Natural Foods is B-Corp certified, Triple-Bottom Line, Zero Waste, and Canadian owned and operated.

Come work with a Canadian leader We value teamwork, humility, respect, ownership, adaptability, passion and fun.

We continue to grow and today are looking for a committed, talented, star to join our team as our
Research and Development Co-op.

Position Summary/Objective:

This position supports the research & development department in brand maintenance, quality improvement, innovation, and productivity initiatives to help the company consistently deliver high quality food products.

Primary Responsibilities:

Exhibit and protect Riverside's Core Values
Collect & analyze data to baseline of current operations of existing food products. Institute new analytical tests if necessary
Run trials in collaboration with Senior Food Scientist on different formulations or processing conditions. Determine whether the trials have been successful based on the analytics. Recommend next steps.
Lead shelf life studies & improve existing shelf life program
Maintain organization of the R&D lab. Keep lab stocked, tidy, and write SOPs as necessary to support good operation of the lab.
Produce product prototypes in lab for sensory evaluation
Work in conjunction with other R&D Scientists and Production to commercialize new equipment and products.
Assist in R&D projects to improve productivity, quality, & consistency; engage all stakeholders throughout project
Other duties as required

Reporting Relationships
The position reports directly to the R&D Team Lead.

Qualifications

Food Science, Engineering, or related degree in progress
Ability to work independently and prioritize workload
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills, attention to detail
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to effectively interact with operations, other departments, and management
Desire for career growth and personal skill development

What We Offer:

Immerse yourself in our comprehensive benefits program, with Riverside taking care of the costs
RRSP matching or IRA matching for an empowered financial journey
Join Employee-Led Resource Groups (ERGs) championing mental health, sustainability, diversity, women, and LGBTQ+ rights
Develop your career further through our Riverside University program and with our Tuition Reimbursement Program
An open concept work environment that embodies our Values

How to Apply:

Riverside Natural Foods 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.