R&D Technician (Contract / Internship)

About the role

Assist a researcher or research team with product development projects, working in the laboratory to achieve goals in team or in autonomy with minimal supervision.

Key responsibilities

• Develop prototypes in the laboratory to achieve all goals in team or in autonomy with minimal supervision
• Report all test and development processes and results
• Use computer to keep accurate files, perform research tasks using the internet, and help design project requirements
• Ensure sample, equipment, and raw materials are handled correctly
• Recognize when test results are not meeting expectations and notify the supervisor
• Assist R&D team from prototype development to industrialization
• Compute formulas, percentages or production specific factors using mathematical procedures
• Operate laboratory and pilot plant equipment
• Keep the laboratory, instruments and pilot plants clean before and after use
• Organize equipment, procedures and set up the laboratory, and contribute to create procedures including safety in working areas and pilot plants

About you

• Possess or currently pursuing a Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Food Technology, Science & Nutrition, Culinary Arts, Chemistry, Biology or equivalent
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply
• Experience in R&D Fields is an advantage
• Able to commit to a 3–4 months contract or internship