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R&D Specialist

Leclerc Biscuits Leclerc Ltée logo 2025-8-28
  • job type icon Full-Time
  • profile Research and Development
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Position Summary

As a Research and Development Specialist, you will be responsible for designing and developing delicious food products. You will work closely with the Production, Sales, Quality, Process, and Engineering teams. You’ll be part of a tightly knit team under the direct supervision of the Director of R&D for Private Label Brands.

Responsibilities

  • Develop recipes and manufacturing processes tailored for our private label clients
  • Design and create food products using innovative ingredients and cutting-edge technologies
  • Utilize available tools to assess and optimize the nutritional qualities of developed recipes
  • Conduct laboratory trials to test formulations and manufacturing processes
  • Analyze trial results and adjust formulations to enhance product quality and stability
  • Collaborate with production teams to scale up new formulations to industrial levels
  • Closely monitor development goals, timelines, and budgets
  • Communicate effectively with external clients and suppliers

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science and Technology, Food Engineering, or any other relevant and recognized discipline
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in R&D, food specialization, or related experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong communication skills in both official languages
  • Demonstrated creativity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and analytical thinking
  • Recognized for being meticulous and highly organized
  • Willingness and availability for frequent travel

Position Summary
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As a Research and Development Specialist, you will be responsible for designing and developing delicious food products. You will work closely with the Production, Sales, Quality, Process, and Engineering teams. You’ll be part of a tightly knit team under the direct supervision of the Director of R&D for Private Label Brands.

 

Responsibilities
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 - Develop recipes and manufacturing processes tailored for our private label clients
 - Design and create food products using innovative ingredients and cutting-edge technologies
 - Utilize available tools to assess and optimize the nutritional qualities of developed recipes
 - Conduct laboratory trials to test formulations and manufacturing processes
 - Analyze trial results and adjust formulations to enhance product quality and stability
 - Collaborate with production teams to scale up new formulations to industrial levels
 - Closely monitor development goals, timelines, and budgets
 - Communicate effectively with external clients and suppliers


 

Required Skills and Qualifications
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 - Bachelor’s degree in Food Science and Technology, Food Engineering, or any other relevant and recognized discipline
 - Minimum of five (5) years of experience in R&D, food specialization, or related experience in a manufacturing environment
 - Strong communication skills in both official languages
 - Demonstrated creativity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and analytical thinking
 - Recognized for being meticulous and highly organized
 - Willingness and availability for frequent travel

Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Québec

ST-AUGUSTIN-DE-DESMAURES

Workplace

Our Saint‑Augustin‑de‑Desmaures site is home to our head office and two of our plants, making it an exciting location with plenty of career opportunities. Our plants and offices are equipped with the latest technology and include a peanut‑free facility and a gluten‑free production environment. Located on the outskirts of Quebec City, our Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures site is perfect for employees looking to avoid city traffic.

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