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Silver Hills Bakery —Abbotsford, BC
- $69,000–$84,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Heavy lifting
- Data analysis skills
- Laboratory experience
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R&D Technologist - Technical Services & Private Label

Silver Hills Bakery
Abbotsford, BC

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Job details

Full-time
4 days ago

Benefits

RRSP match
Company events

Skills

Heavy lifting
Data analysis skills
Laboratory experience
Baking
Microsoft Office
Analysis skills
Bachelor's
Product development
Manufacturing

Full job description

Position: R&D Technologist – Technical Services & Private Label Reports to: R&D Project Lead

Opportunity:

In this role, you will support the development, optimization, and commercialization of products by applying strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. You will work hands-on with lab and plant activities while contributing to a collaborative, fast-paced R&D environment focused on consistent product quality and process improvement.

Requirements

Here is who you are…

Drive & motivation

You are passionate about food R&D and motivated to contribute to product and process improvement.
You enjoy hands-on work in lab and production environments, including trials and testing.
You are energized by solving technical challenges and improving consistency and performance.

Character & ABILITIES

You are proactive, self-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
You have a strong analytical mindset and enjoy troubleshooting through data and observation.
You are detail-oriented and committed to maintaining accurate documentation.
You communicate clearly and collaborate well across teams (R&D, QA, Operations, Procurement).
You are adaptable and open to learning new systems, processes, and techniques.

Knowledge & skills

Understanding of food manufacturing processes and product development fundamentals.
Ability to assess ingredient functionality and identify opportunities to improve products and processes.
Experience supporting troubleshooting through experimentation, data analysis, and root cause investigation.
Ability to maintain documentation, monitor shelf life and sensory performance, and conduct technical reviews.
Familiarity with lab equipment operation, calibration, and analytical testing methods.
Proficiency in standard software tools (e.g., MS Office).

Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related discipline.
2 years minimum of experience in food manufacturing or product development.

Nice-to-Have

Hands-on experience with bakery or grain-based systems.
Experience with plant-based ingredients, fibers, starches, or proteins.
Exposure to plant trials, scale-up, or commercialization activities.

things you will do…

Develop and support analytical SOPs and testing methods.
Conduct lab and analytical testing, including sample preparation and data collection.
Assess ingredient functionality and support formulation improvements.
Troubleshoot technical and production issues using structured experimentation and data analysis.
Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of tests, trials, and observations.
Monitor shelf life, sensory changes, and product performance over time.
Support plant trials and assist with process validation activities.
Operate and calibrate lab equipment as required.
Collaborate cross-functionally to support consistent product and process outcomes.

OTHER …

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs in a lab or plant environment.
Flexibility to support plant trials (early mornings, evenings, or occasional weekends).

Benefits

We offer our team members many benefits to help them achieve their goals and support our company culture:

- Opportunities for career growth and development
- Competitive Healthcare Benefits Package
- Performance Bonus and RRSP Matching
- Free delicious and healthy bread
- Fitness incentive fund to help you thrive
- Friendly and supportive work environment and an ambitious team
- Discounts at our retail store with a great selection of healthy organic products
- Company social events focused around health, great tasting food and getting together as a team

Salary - $69,000 - $84,000

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