Overview:

The R&D Assistant supports the Research & Development team in product formulation, laboratory testing, shelf-life validation, documentation, and project coordination. This role combines hands-on technical work with strong organizational support to help ensure that product development activities, plant trials, ingredient evaluations, and third-party testing are completed accurately and on time.

The R&D Assistant plays an important role in supporting innovation, maintaining organized technical records, and helping the team meet food safety, quality, SQF, and regulatory requirements.

Statement of Work & Responsibilities:

Product Development Support

Assist in the development and optimization of new and existing products, including prototypes and formulations

Support ingredient trials to meet clean-label, allergen-free, plant-based, cost, and sensory targets

Help prepare bench samples and support formula adjustments during development

Document formulations, observations, and trial results clearly and accurately

Shelf-Life Validation & Laboratory Testing

Support shelf-life studies by preparing, organizing, and tracking test samples and results

Conduct laboratory testing such as pH, Brix, viscosity, sensory review, and other routine evaluations

Record and organize data from shelf-life, formulation, and ingredient validation work

Flag unusual results or inconsistencies for review by the R&D team

Plant Trial & Scale-Up Support

Assist with pilot plant and production trials, including preparation of materials, sample collection, and trial follow-up

Monitor product performance during trials and help document results, observations, and next steps

Support scale-up activities by ensuring formulas, instructions, and trial notes are well organized and available

Ingredient & Documentation Support

Help gather and organize ingredient documentation such as specifications, COAs, allergen statements, and other technical documents

Support review and filing of ingredient information in collaboration with QA and Procurement

Maintain organized and up-to-date R&D records, folders, trackers, and reports

Support preparation of technical documents, formulations, and label-related information as needed

Third-Party Testing Coordination

Prepare and submit samples for external laboratory testing as needed

Track timelines, follow up on pending results, and maintain organized records of third-party reports

Ensure external test reports are filed properly and shared with the relevant teams

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with R&D, Quality, Procurement, Operations, and other teams to support product development and commercialization

Communicate project updates, testing status, and documentation needs clearly and on time

Support smooth hand-offs between lab development, plant trials, and production

Lab Organization & Continuous Improvement

Maintain cleanliness, organization, and readiness of the lab, equipment, and sample storage areas

Help improve R&D workflows, templates, and data tracking systems

Support standardization of documentation and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team

Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field

1–3 years of relevant experience in food, beverage, or product development is preferred

Basic understanding of formulation development, shelf-life testing, food ingredients, and processing

Familiarity with lab equipment such as pH meters, refractometers, and viscometers

Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation skills

Good problem-solving and time management skills

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Eagerness to learn and support multiple projects at the same time

Note

As a standardized step in the application process, we ask that you complete the Culture Index (TM) Survey in addition to submitting resume so we can see how it may apply to your work related needs as well as our company requirements. It also assists us in better employee management and development. Please complete the survey by following the URL: here.

Vacancy Status: This is an existing vacancy.

Annual Compensation Range: $55,000.00 CAD - $65,000.00 CAD

AI Use: Please note, during interviews and case studies, we use AI tools to transcribe meetings for note-taking and evaluation purposes.

Greenhouse

Greenhouse is a plant-based beverage company and Certified B Corporation headquartered in Toronto. Founded in 2014, our mission is to offer widespread, sustainable access to plant-based nutrition and wellness of the highest quality. Our goal is to make it simple to savour the present while looking out for a healthy future—ours, and that of our planet.

As a company, Greenhouse is committed to ensuring that all people-related processes such as recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, and so forth are administered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, or age. We value an inclusive workplace and will ensure our practices and policies uphold just this. For individuals with disabilities, accommodations are available.

We are a fast-paced, innovative company looking for a Product Development Technician to join our team! Apply today and let's build something great together!

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