Product Development Technician

Overall Responsibilities:

The product development technician role is responsible for managing the creation, approval, distribution, revision, storage, and disposal of various types of company documentation to include, but not limited to, raw materials, packaging, master manufacturing records, or change controls. The role serves as a liaison between R&D, procurement, and customer service – supporting new and existing product records.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the development of new products from concept to commercialization
• Help facilitate the New Product Introduction (NPI) process by collecting and managing new raw material documentation and specifications
• Assist staff with document searches and/or research.
• Create and manage Finished Product Specifications
• Champion new product set-up, and any required changes to existing products, in ERP software
• Support procurement with ingredient and supplier evaluations
• Ensure that all documentation, and subsequent revisions, is reviewed and approved by authorized persons
• Maintain documentation and records in a legible, dated, identifiable and orderly fashion.
• Ensure that current editions of documentation are available where needed.
• Review NPI process for continuous improvement to meet regulatory, functional, and business needs.
• Regulatory review of labels to ensure compliance
• Prepare benchtop R&D samples as needed
• Review and update the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Work Instructions to ensure their accuracy reflects the day-to-day business process.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications /Personal Characteristics

• Highly organized, solution-focused, and creative with a strong work ethic
• Good attention to detail, high level of accuracy and an ability to understand and maintain processes and systems.
• Confident communicator, flexible and good humored under pressure; a great team player, able to work with a diverse team.
• Strong IT skills and competency in all Microsoft Office applications

Requirements

• A high school diploma is required, post-secondary education or experience in Food/Nutrition or similar field is preferred.
• Excellent admin and IT skills, proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications
• Understanding of Regulation/GMP around nutritional industry.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and work to resolve with stakeholders across functions.
• Deadline focused with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work on own initiative, motivated, self-starter and Team player.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data.
• Display excellent collaborative skills.
• Desire to acquire further knowledge and to understand the business.
• Excellent Communication Skills both verbally and written.
• Previous experience or coursework in the food industry or related laboratory work is preferred
• Strong research skills with the ability to gather relevant information efficiently
• Data analysis skills to interpret experimental results accurately
• Experience with data collection methods and laboratory procedures is a plus
• Excellent analysis skills to evaluate product performance and identify improvement opportunities
• Knowledge of product development processes within the food or nutraceutical sectors is desirable
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with attention to detail and organizational skills
• A proactive attitude with a passion for innovation in health-focused food products

Company Description

Capsule Factory Nutraceuticals is Canada's leading contract manufacturer for the nutraceutical industry, operating a 160,000 sq ft world-class facility in Woodstock, Ontario. Our capabilities span capsules, tablets, soft gels, powder supplements, liquids, bottling and pouching. We are certified by Health Canada, Kosher, Halal, Informed Choice, FDA Registered, CFIA Safe Foods for Canadians, cGMP, and Pro-Cert Organic. We ship to clients across North America and around the world.

Company DescriptionCapsule Factory Nutraceuticals is Canada's leading contract manufacturer for the nutraceutical industry, operating a 160,000 sq ft world-class facility in Woodstock, Ontario. Our capabilities span capsules, tablets, soft gels, powder supplements, liquids, bottling and pouching. We are certified by Health Canada, Kosher, Halal, Informed Choice, FDA Registered, CFIA Safe Foods for Canadians, cGMP, and Pro-Cert Organic. We ship to clients across North America and around the world.