R&D Associate

Overview

Position: R&D Associate
Date: Jan 2026
Education: Degree or advanced diploma in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, or a related field

Experience: 1-2 years of experience in food manufacturing, or a technical/lab role.

A fast-growing Vaughan-based food company operating multiple brands across retail, foodservice, and manufacturing throughout the USA and Canada is seeking a dedicated R&D Associate to join our Research and Development team.

Role Overview

This role is an execution-focused position that supports the R&D Lead and cross-functional teams in developing, testing, and commercializing food products, while ensuring compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. The position provides hands-on support for trials and sample builds, maintains organized records and project trackers, and helps move projects from concept through launch. A key part of the ro...