Technicial Innovation Specialist
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Job Summary
Work Location
Kelowna Corporate OfficeAbout the Role
JOB DESCRIPTION: TECHNICAL INNOVATION SPECIALIST
Technical Innovation Specialist will report directly to the Technical Innovation Manager and is responsible for supporting various types of R&D projects including those related to formulation product development process development and stability studies. The Technical Innovation Specialist works closely with the Technical Innovation Project Manager to establish project timelines and to ensure these timelines are met. Collaboration with Operations and Quality departments will also be required to ensure R&D projects align with company goals. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and have a strong understanding of product formulations.
DUTIES:
- Assist with the new product development of vapes infused flower concentrates edibles and beverages including product formulations sensory trials creation of BOMs and other required documentation.
- Support project timelines and work efficiently to ensure timelines are met
- Perform experiments and data analysis document the experimental observations and calculations and summarize the findings.
- Collect potency result data and report results/trends/inefficiencies.
- Assist with the installation qualification commissioning and operation of R&D equipment
- Support trials of new and replacement raw materials and assist in the material qualification process
- Collaborate on and support industrial trials on products to ensure production line feasibility for new product launch material substitution or alternative supplier selection.
- Responsible for studying and trials for shelf life of new products
- Create and collaborate on SOPs batch records and other technical documents
- Contribute to a positive team environment that promotes hard work curiosity innovation and execution
- Adhere to all company policies and SOPs
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors Degree in science or engineering
- 3 years R&D experience in the pharmaceutical nutraceutical or food and beverage industries (preferred)
- Recipe development sensory expertise and scale up knowledge in either food or cannabis environment.
- R&D experience in the cannabis industry is considered an asset
- Knowledge of analytical testing methods and ability to interpret analytical data
- Ability to write high quality technical documents (R&D reports SOPs batch records)
- Impeccable verbal and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail with an ability to stay on the critical path and execute
- Ability to manage more than one project at a time
- Proven ability to plan organize and execute development projects
- Working knowledge of the Health Canada Cannabis Regulations and GMP/ISO/ICH procedures
About SNDL
SNDL is one of Canadas leading and fastest-growing liquor and cannabis companies. As the countrys largest private-sector retailer our portfolio includes well-known banners such as Wine and Beyond Liquor Depot Ace Liquor Value Buds Spiritleaf and Superette.
Were also one of Canadas largest vertically integrated cannabis producers recognized for our innovation low-cost manufacturing and award-winning brands including Top Leaf Contraband Palmetto Bon Jak La Plogue Versus Grasslands Vacay Pearls by Grön No Future and Bhang Chocolate.
Driven by purpose performance and people SNDL is shaping the future of retail and cannabis by bringing people together through exceptional products and experiences.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
