Research & Development Scientist

Job Details

Job Title: Research & Development Scientist

Location: Mississauga

Work Arrangement: Onsite

About the Role

Position function: Reporting to the Senior R&D Scientist - DAMINAIDE for Caldic Canada, Inc. the individual will be responsible for supporting the Product Management Team in building and growing the Premix & Damin-Aide Solutions through formulation and development of products and customer projects.

Scope: The position will be responsible for leading and completing the R&D process of formulation and development of new products from the concept stage to prototype and full-scale production as well as ingredient matches and modifications for existing products for customers within the specific sector.  This role will be an Integral  R&D Scientist in the Product Management Team and will provide technology support both internal and customer facing ,leadership and management of R&D specialist Damin-Aide.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading, developing and completing R&D projects with a focus on Damin-Aide as defined by the Senior R&D Scientis Damin-Aide or, outlined thru the NPD process.
• develop R&D capabilities for premix solutions to support the growth of the brand.
• Formulation of premix and supplement solutions in specified target markets. ( USA F&B/ NUTRITION/ Companion Animal )
• Responsible for supporting the successful commercialization of new products.
• Collaborate with the appropriate business team to outline new product development and improvement projects.
• Collaborates with Procurement, Sourcing , Replenishment and commercial to develop and execute a comprehensive strategy in support of optimal placement and pricing for current and future portfolio
• Provide support with CDM’s and collaboratively works with and develops customer facing relationships and presentation skills.
• Collaborates with the pricing team to understand cost and develop competitor R&D initiatives.
• Collaborate with Technical and Applications Team to develop, coordinate, prepare and present relevant concepts to customers featuring Caldic manufactured or distributed products

Knowledge / Skills & Experiences

• University.  M.Sc. – Food Science or equivalent is a strong asset
• Minimum of 2-3 years of product development experience in the food industry preferably in Vitamins and Minerals
• Commercial Sales experience is an asset
• Must have strong oral/written communication and good interpersonal skills
• Must have strong presentation skills
• Must have strong computer knowledge and skills (MS Office)

About Caldic

At Caldic, we’re a global leader in distribution solutions, serving diverse markets across the world. Joining us means becoming part of an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and innovation-driven team.

We offer:

• Global opportunities with rapid career growth and development
• An inclusive, diverse, and dynamic work environment
• The chance to shape the future of specialty ingredient solutions across industries like food, pharma, personal care, and more

We operate in 43 countries around the world. Our innovative solutions are tailored to meet the needs of industries such as food, pharma, personal care, and industrial markets, ensuring sustainable success for all stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.caldic.com

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Caldic celebrates diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, or any other characteristic.