R&D; Assistant – Spices & Seasonings
Location: Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC
Work Arrangement: On-site, 5 days per week
Company: iSpice Foods

About Us

iSpice Foods is an international manufacturer of spices, seasonings, and innovative flavor solutions, supplying customers across North America. As we continue to expand our Canadian operations, we are looking for an R&D; Assistant to support our R&D; team in the development and improvement of spice blends, seasonings, marinades, and other food products.

Position Overview

The R&D; Assistant will work closely with the R&D; Manager to support product development, formulation, laboratory trials, sensory evaluations, product testing, documentation, and production scale-up activities.

This is an excellent chance for someone with a background in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, or food product development who wants to build hands-on experience in the spice and seasoning industry.

Previous direct experience with spices and seasonings is an asset but is not required. Candidates with relevant food product development or food manufacturing experience are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist the R&D; Manager with the development and optimization of spice blends, seasonings, marinades, dry mixes, and other food products.
- Prepare samples and formulations according to established recipes and development instructions.
- Conduct bench-top trials, product testing, sensory evaluations, and formulation adjustments under the direction of the R&D; Manager.
- Weigh, measure, mix, and prepare ingredients accurately for laboratory trials and customer samples.
- Assist with evaluating raw materials, ingredients, flavor profiles, product appearance, texture, and overall performance.
- Support the transition of formulations from laboratory trials to production scale-up and commercialization.
- Participate in production trials and document observations, results, and required adjustments.
- Support customer-driven product development,



sample preparation, and reformulation projects.
- Maintain accurate formulation records, specifications, trial results, technical documentation, and R&D; reports.
- Organize and maintain R&D; ingredients, samples, equipment, and laboratory supplies.
- Research ingredients, flavor trends, technologies, and new product-development opportunities.
- Collaborate with R&D;, Quality, Production, Purchasing, and other departments as required.
- Ensure laboratory activities are performed safely and in accordance with applicable food safety and quality requirements.
- Perform other R&D-related; duties and projects as assigned by the R&D; Manager.

Qualifications

- Degree or diploma in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Food Engineering, or a related field.
- Previous experience in food product development, R&D;, food manufacturing, or a laboratory environment is preferred.
- Experience with spices, seasonings, flavors, sauces, marinades, dry mixes, or food ingredients is considered a strong asset.
- Basic understanding of food formulation, ingredient functionality, sensory evaluation, and food manufacturing processes.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow formulations and technical instructions accurately.
- Good analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Comfortable working in both laboratory and food manufacturing environments.




- Familiarity with food safety requirements and laboratory equipment is an asset.

Why Join iSpice Foods?

- Gain hands-on experience in the specialized spice and seasoning industry.
- Work directly with an experienced R&D; Manager and develop practical product-development skills.
- Participate in products from initial formulation and bench-top trials through production scale-up and commercialization.
- Work on products distributed across North America.
- Build a long-term career in food R&D; and product development.
- Join a growing company with continued investment in innovation and R&D.;

Compensation & Benefits

- Competitive annual salary
- Dental, health, and life insurance
- RRSP match
- Paid time off
- Subsidized breakfast and lunch
- On-site parking

Pay: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you have professional or academic experience in food product development, food R&D;, food manufacturing, or a food laboratory environment?
- Do you have hands-on experience preparing or modifying food formulations or conducting product trials?
- Please briefly describe any experience you have with food formulation, product development, sensory evaluation, or laboratory trials.
- Do you have any experience working with spices, seasonings, flavors, sauces, marinades, dry mixes, or other food ingredients?
- This position is fully on-site in Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC, five days per week. Are you able to work on-site Monday through Friday?
- What is your annual salary expectation?
- If selected, when would you be available to start?

Education:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 R&D Assistant – Spices & Seasonings (Vaudreuil-Dorion)
🏢 Ispice Canada
📍 Vaudreuil-Dorion