The Crump Group Inc. is a family-owned and operated premium pet treat manufacturer. Started in 2006, we have successfully established 3 market leading brands (Caledon Farms, Crumps Naturals AND Dog Delights) distributed throughout Canada and the United States. The Crump Group Inc., a large & rapidly growing pet food manufacturer based in Mississauga Ontario and Nashville North Carolina is seeking a dynamic, results oriented Research & Development (R&D) Specialist.

Job Overview

We are looking for a qualified Research and Development Specialist. In the position of R&D Specialist, provide assistance and reporting to the R&D Director in all aspects of day-to-day duties to include the following:

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the formulation of new products and improving current - researching and sourcing ingredients, conducting benchtop testing, coordinating and attending plant trials, completing third-party certification requirements, and bringing our visions to life!
• Assist on design and develop testing plans and protocols for new products.
• Work in collaboration with the R&D team.
• Direct and coach co-op students when required.
• Plan, and execute experiments at all scales, gathering and analyzing data, documenting and reporting results, and making recommendations that are data-driven
• Support Regulatory and QA initiatives to assure all specifications (formulation, labelling) are accurately developed and compliant with regulations (CFIA, FDA, AAFCO)
• Work with processing team to secure new product development success to commercial scale.
• Assist conducting scientific experiments to assess, monitor, and improve product formulation, costs, quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records of all technical work and documentation.
• Support overall timeline development and project management initiatives

Recipe for Success

• An innovator who gets excited by creative thinking and bringing new products to life.
• A self-starter who takes initiative to conquer mountains and find creative solutions
• A curious personality who likes to dive deep into the "why" and "how" to continually understand and improve processes
• Enjoy staying up-to-date on current food and nutrition technologies and ingredients
• A team player who makes others' days better through your interactions and attitude
• Someone who doesn't mind wearing all the hats and owning tasks
• Comfortable to own and manage multiple projects independently
• Collaborator who thrives on teamwork and maintains the "make it happen" spirit.
• Food Science: meat science, food rheology, experimental design, statistics
• Food Engineering: mass and energy balance, thermodynamics, statistics.
• Highly organized and able to work and balance the needs of several projects.

A Few Extra Ingredients

• Bachelors of Science in Food Science or Food Engineering. At least one year experience in the food industry (co-op experience valid).
• knowledge in product development/R&D
• knowledge of product development, food processing and engineering, food chemistry, and nutrition
• Highly organized with attention to detail and excellent record-keeping
• Ability to juggle multiple balls at once while finding efficiencies in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross functional partners from several departments in the organization.
• Good with Excel, Word, and related software
• SQF RESPONSIBILITY: Ensure the highest level of commitment to Safe Quality Food (SQF) in order to provide assurance that all products have been produced, prepared and handled according to the highest possible standards.

The Crump Group is committed to equity in employment and diversity. The Crump Group will provide an inclusive and barrier free recruitment process to applicants with accessibility needs in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform The Crump's Group of your requirements.