Dairy Scientist Full-time Job

The dairy scientist role will report to the corporate VP Cheese Applications and offers an exciting opportunity for passionate individuals to explore, innovate, and grow in the dairy technology field. 

As part of a groundbreaking project focused on R&D fundamentals, you will have the chance to work on cutting-edge research and development initiatives that are set to revolutionize the dairy industry. Your contributions will be pivotal in advancing the science and technology behind dairy production, making a significant impact on both the industry and consumers.

 

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Develop innovative technologies for modern dairy processing to enhance production efficiency and sustainability
• Create new concepts for manufacturing dairy products that align with health, sustainability, and taste trends
• Design and execute proof-of-concept experiments to demonstrate feasibility
• Identify root causes and solve technical problems in dairy production processes
• Conduct bench-top and pilot-plant experiments to test and refine new dairy technologies and product formulations
• Transfer technical knowledge to colleagues, operators, and stakeholders for smooth implementation
• Supervise large-scale trials to validate new processes and products in real-world production environments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in dairy innovation
• Stay updated on industry trends and apply the latest technologies to improve dairy products
• Be part of a dynamic team where your ideas can shape the future of dairy technology

 

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

• University degree in food technology, food engineering, or related qualifications
• 1-3 years of research and development experience, preferably in dairy
• Ability to understand and interpret modern analytical techniques
• Strong technical interest and knowledge in modifying and developing technical equipment, conducting trials, and experiments with pilot plants
• Strong organizational, multitasking, analytical, and critical thinking skills
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills, effective in liaising with internal and external partners
• Exceptional time management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
• Highly self-motivated with a proactive approach
• Bilingual proficiency in French and English (spoken and written) is required, as the role involves daily interaction with internal and external stakeholders across Canada
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License

 

As part of their duties, the incumbent will have to communicate and collaborate in English, both orally and in writing with colleagues or other stakeholders in Quebec as well as in the rest of Canada or in North America.

 

We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:

• Competitive salaries
• Advantageous corporate agreements
• Full range of group insurance benefits
• Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
• Purchase option of company stocks
• Group RRSP
• Health and wellness program in the workplace
• Assistance program for employees and their families
• Saputo products at a discounted price

 

Salary Range: $78,170 - $102,600

*Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training.

 

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family.

Making Good Food Is Our Passion, and we do it responsibly. Our caring teams process about 11 billion litres of milk annually into a diversified range of dairy and dairy alternative products sold in over 60 countries. With 65 manufacturing facilities and over 19,500 employees, we operate our leading business in Canada, the USA, Australia, Argentina, and the United Kingdom.