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Position Summary

The R&D; Developer is responsible for developing, testing, and commercializing new pet treat products (both branded and private label)—including soft‑baked treats, biscuits, functional chews, and emerging formats. This role supports the Sr. R&D; Specialist in executing formulation work, conducting benchtop and pilot trials, managing documentation, and ensuring products meet nutritional, regulatory, quality, and manufacturing requirements.

Primary Responsibilities:

- Demonstrate and uphold company Core Values
- Formulate new pet treat products including soft‑baked treats, rotary‑molded biscuits, semi‑moist treats, and functional chews or any other market trend as needed.
- Modify and optimize existing formulas for cost, performance, palatability, and processing efficiency.
- Strong understanding of ingredient functionality (flours, fibers, proteins, humectants, antioxidants). Knowledge of clean‑label ingredient systems and natural preservation.
- Works in conjunction with Sr. R&D; Specialist fulfil product design requirements for PL customers
- Conduct benchtop trials, scale‑up tests, and pilot plant runs.
- Plans & executes plant trials. Use results to make recommendations and actionable next steps. Contribute in commissioning and First Production runs.
- Assist in establishing processing parameters for mixing, forming, rotary molding, baking, drying, and cooling, and packaging.
- Troubleshoot dough consistency, machinability, bake profiles, and moisture control.
- Work closely with production teams to ensure smooth scale‑up and commercialization.
- Measure and track key product attributes including moisture, water activity (Aw), density, texture, and bake color.
- Conduct shelf‑life studies, stability testing,



and packaging evaluations.
- Maintain accurate formulation records, batch sheets, and trial reports.
- Work with QA to ensure products meet safety, regulatory, and quality standards.
- Partner with Operations to optimize manufacturability and reduce waste.
- Support Procurement by identifying new raw materials and evaluating suppliers.
- Collaborate with Marketing to translate concepts into feasible products.
- Create and maintain product specifications, SOPs, and formulation documents.
- Ensure compliance with AAFCO, CFIA, FDA, and internal regulatory requirements.
- Prepare samples and documentation for customer presentations and internal reviews.
- Other duties as required

Reporting Relationships:

The position reports directly to Sr. R&D; Specialist. No positions report to the R&D; Developer.

Education & Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in food science, Animal Science or Nutrition
- Must have proven experience with product development/R&D; (2-3 years) in the Pet Food/Snack category. Pet Food experience is preferred.

Skills & Abilities:

- Experience with rotary molding, extrusion, or bakery processes is a strong asset.
- Familiarity with SAP, MDG.
- Deliver results in context of time and budget constraints
- Ability to take OWNERSHIP and prioritize workload
- PASSIONATE and brings enthusiasm to everything we do
- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
- Desire for career growth and personal skill development
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills, self-starter with a high level of initiative and AGILITY

Please send your resume to us at

We appreciate all expressions of interest. Please note, however, that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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📌 Research And Development Specialist - LM Quality Staffing Inc. (Toronto)
🏢 LM Quality Staffing
📍 Toronto