Careers

Junior lab technician/flavourist

Position: Lab technician/junior flavourist

Location: Dollard-des-Ormeaux

Department: Research & Development

Status: Full-time

Availability: Immediate

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

Elaborate flavour creation;
Perform flavour matching;
Application (product) testing and analysis;
Problem solving/troubleshooting in the lab during flavour creation and applications testing, both with colleagues and clients;
Flexibility to learn a variety of tasks in the laboratories;
Use, calibration, and interpretation of analytical equipment: Refractometer, Densimeter, GCFID, GCMS;
Respect and enforce all regulatory, safety, and certification standards;
Recommend and/or perform general cleaning in the Chemistry laboratories;
General laboratory work;
Work in a team environment

QUALIFICATIONS:

Food science, chemistry or relevant fields;
Bilingual, French/English (written and oral);
Excellent communications skills in both French and English
Project management knowledge;
Ability to prepare and organize laboratory and demonstration materials;
Ability to react quickly and make on-the-spot modifications according to client’s feedback;
Business software proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Profile

Autonomous, reliable, and self-motivated;
Organized;
Detail oriented;
Ability to set priorities on own initiative
Strong teamwork abilities;
Ability to adapt to a fast-changing environment.

We offer:

Novotaste offers a dynamic and professional work environment, a modern facility that includes a well-equipped gym, and more importantly, a corporate culture that encourages personal development. We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and a three-week annual vacation package.