Role SummaryWe are seeking a 12-month contract R&D; Specialist reporting to the R&D; Manager to provide technical leadership and innovation support across beverage product development initiatives. The role brings diverse industry perspectives and expertise into our R&D; team, with a particular interest in candidates who have solid experience in beverage development outside the wine industry, including alcoholic beverages such as spirits, ready‑to‑drink (RTD) cocktails, beer, cider, and other emerging beverage categories.Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Development Execution SupportEnd‑to‑end R&D; activities for new product launches, including reviewing new product designs with Operations teams.Verification and validation testing for RTD products.Managing JDE setup and updates for flavors, ingredients, and blends.Verifying ingredient statements and communicating updates to Compliance and Brand teams.Coordinating ingredient and product stability studies, including shelf‑life testing.Assisting with investigation and resolution of flavor‑or color‑related product complaints or defects.Supporting research trials, competitive taste panels, and cross‑functional project work with Brand teams.Sample Creation & Product PrototypingPrepare product samples for business needs such as sales and marketing presentations, Liquor Board and TTB submissions, nutritional and third‑party laboratory analyses.Apply knowledge of flavors, ingredients, and sensory science to develop current product prototypes.Sensory Evaluation & ReportingParticipate in sensory evaluation panels and other product assessment activities.Generate formal reports for shelf‑life sensory evaluations, ingredient changes, test and trial outcomes, and other sensory‑related studies as required.R&D; Technical SupportSupport Product Leads on recent product development (NPD), Design‑to‑Value (DTV) initiatives, process improvements, and other product development projects aligned with business priorities.Prepare technical documents and responses for customer inquiries.Maintain laboratory equipment,



supplies, and general lab readiness.Provide support for confidential or high‑priority projects as needed.General lab and office tasksLifting materials or supplies, packaging material samples or cases of finished goods, bottling, and shipping of samples.Dishwashing of wine tasting glassware.What You BringBSc in Food Science, Nutrition, Oenology, or a relevant degree (preferred).Minimum of 2 years working in consumer‑packaged goods within the Food & Beverage industry (preferred).Working knowledge of beverage alcohol and/or other regulated environments (preferred).Working knowledge of food product development and processes (preferred).Solid understanding of food safety and allergens.Strong communication skills at multiple organizational levels and cross‑functional stakeholders.Driven, structured, results‑oriented with a positive and professional attitude.Detail oriented and self‑motivated.Ability to work on multiple projects, priorities, and product categories.Proficient in Microsoft Office products and Adobe.JDE experience is an asset.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for maintaining work logs and documentation.Benefits & CompensationHybrid work model allowing employees to balance remote and in‑office work.Competitive salary and bonus.Commitment to corporate social responsibility.A chance to explore and learn more about the wine industry.Compensation: Budgeted range – $57,922.00 – $79,642.00. The budgeted range is based on qualifications, experience, education, training, licenses, certifications, and other business and organizational requirements. Base pay is only one component of the total rewards offering at Arterra.Equal Employment OpportunityWe are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals.We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Contract Research & Development Specialist (Contract) - $57,922 - $79,642 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Arterra
📍 Winnipeg