From new recipe and concept development to shelf-life testing, prototyping, and small batch beverage processing, the FBIC pairs industry partners with our highly qualified staff, faculty, recent graduates and students with the right expertise and equipment to meet their needs from concept to shelf.

The Research Associate will be a recent graduate of a Niagara College program in either the School of Culinary Arts; School of Wine, Beer and Spirits; or a related program. Over the term of the contract, the Research Associate will support projects involving food science, culinary innovation, and food safety research activities.

The role involves supporting beverage product development, sourcing ingredients, HACCP documentation, measurement of food safety and quality control parameters, sensory analysis, conducting shelf-life studies, and following up on partner issues. The successful candidate will report to the Associate Director, FBIC. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Working independently and in collaboration with the research team
• Serving as a mentor and providing coaching to Research Assistants
• Assisting with product development and shelf-life studies
• Sourcing co-packers and ingredient suppliers
• Assisting with ingredient inventory
• Coordinating product scale-up activities
• Assisting with HACCP documentation
• Following up on partner issues to complete resolution when needed
• Assisting with laboratory activities
• Assisting with special events
• Conducting ethical research
• Completing other project deliverables as assigned

Closing date: Monday, November 9 at 5PM

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