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Product Development Technician – Wet, Fresh & Treats
Champion Petfoods. Execute hands-on product prototyping and bench development for wet, fresh, and treats categories .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in food product development, laboratory techniques, and data collection practices, with a strong focus on maintaining accurate technical documentation and adhering to safety and quality standards. Proficient in managing SharePoint systems for effective documentation and project management.
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Food Product DevelopmentLaboratory TechniquesSOP Writing and MaintenanceSharePoint ManagementData Collection Practices
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Hard Skills
Food ScienceFood TechnologyChemistryBiologyAnalytical MethodsTesting MethodologiesSample PreparationTechnical DocumentationProject Records ManagementData Analysis
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsPlanning SkillsPrioritization SkillsTime Management Skills
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeSharePointDocument Management Systems
Industry Keywords
Safety StandardsQuality AssuranceProduct PrototypingPalatability TestingBenchmarking
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Execute hands-on product prototyping and bench development for wet, fresh, and treats categories
- Capture and record experimental data, observations, and results in development systems
- Draft, update, and maintain SOPs, specifications, and records
- Prepare materials and support internal trials and pilot activities
- Coordinate palatability-testing logistics, including sample preparation, packing, shipping, and tracking
- Procure ingredients, materials, and benchmarking samples
- Support benchmarking and competitive product evaluations
- Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and laboratory best practices
- Collaborate with product developers and cross-functional partners
- Build, organize, and maintain centralized systems such as SharePoint for development data, documentation, and project records
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific discipline
- Working knowledge of food product development, laboratory techniques, testing methodologies, and data collection practices
- Knowledge of chemical, biological, and physical testing principles and analytical methods
- Ability to prepare samples and support hands-on development and trial activities
- Strong organizational, planning, prioritization, and time-management skills
- Ability to maintain accurate technical documentation and records
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and document management systems, such as SharePoint
- Experience writing and maintaining SOPs, specifications, project records, and development data in a structured and accessible manner
- Experience building and managing SharePoint sites, document libraries, templates, and information repositories is considered an asset
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced product development environment
- Must work from Acheson, Alberta, Canada or Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States; relocation is not supported
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive Wages
- RRSP/401k with Company
- Donation matching
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Programs
- In House & Online Learning & Development
- Education Assistance Program
- Free Bag of Premium Pet Food each month
- Free Parking
- Hybrid schedule with 3 days in-person