Research Officer - Saskatoon, Canada - University of Saskatchewan

University of Saskatchewan

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Saskatoon, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Research Officer - Food Product Development:

The Department:

The Department of Food and Bioproduct Sciences is comprised of nine faculty members with research programs in the areas of food nutrigenomics, brewing, food/environmental microbiology, food chemistry and omics, food nanotechnology and emulsion science, food enzymology, lipid biotechnology, microbial bioproducts, protein, lipid and starch quality/utilization, bioprocessing, and value-added crop utilization.

A fermentation pilot plant, bioprocessing pilot plant, food/ingredient processing pilot plant, sensory laboratory, product development kitchen, teaching laboratories and access to analytical and molecular biology suites is available within the Department to support research and teaching.

Primary Purpose:

The primary goal of the
Research Officer (Food Product Development) position is to enhance research activities, teaching and learning, and industry/community extension in value-added ingredient utilization and food product development within the Department of Food and Bioproduct Sciences (College of Agriculture and Bioresources).

The Specialist will also help support knowledge translation and IP mobilization of research arising from the Strategic Research Chair Program, alongside on-going activities of faculty within the Department of Food and Bioproduct Sciences and other Departments/Colleges across campus.

Nature of Work:

Accountabilities:

Education:

Must have an earned M.Sc.

in Food Science (or in a relevant discipline) together with at least 5 years (10 years or more is preferred) of product-development experience.

Experience:

Relevant product development experience will include the development of both plant and animal-based foods, ingredient utilization and product formulation. Experience in the conduct of market-trend analyses and compliance with regulatory requirements will also be required.

Skills:

To Apply:

Dr. Darren Korber_
Department Head, Food and Bioproduct Sciences_

Department:
Food & Bioproduct Sciences

Status:
Term 2.5 years with the possibility of extension

Employment Group:
Research Positions - Non-union

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1

Salary:
The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Salary Phase/Band:
Salary Band 10

Posted Date: 4/16/2024

Closing Date: 4/30/2024

Number of Openings:1

Work Location:
On Campus