Senior Scientist

End-to-End Product Development and Technical Execution

• Plan, lead, and execute technical R&D work across multiple product development projects.
• Develop new and modify existing formulations and processes at benchtop, pilot plant, and production scale.
• Design, conduct, and analyze experiments, including sensory, analytical, microbiological, and shelf-life testing.
• Develop prototypes and finished products that meet defined technical targets.

Innovation, Research and Technical Feasibility

• Research new technologies and industry trends to identify practical applications and business benefits.
• Participate in ideation and lead technical feasibility assessments for new projects.
• Research, source, and communicate new product concepts, preparation methods, ingredients, flavours, product use, processes, packaging, and nutritional requirements.

Commercialization and Manufacturing Readiness

• Plan, coordinate, and execute pilot and plant trials.
• Collaborate with FSQA and Operations to develop commercialization and hand-off plans, including quality, food safety, documentation, specifications, training, and ongoing support.
• Lead and troubleshoot production start-ups and hand-offs in-house and at co-packers.

This role creates positive change by developing dairy-free comfort foods that are better for people's health while minimizing environmental impact through sustainable operations and LEED-certified facilities, contributing to making people and the planet healthier.

• Bachelor’s degree of Science or Engineering in Food Science, Process Engineering, etc.
• Five (5) years of related experience in food processing or product development, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience working with Canadian and U.S.A food standards and regulations.
• Proficiency in PLM, formulation, or nutrition analysis systems (e.g., Genesis, SKU Safe) to manage ingredients, formulations, specifications, and compliant product labeling.

Related Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Deep understanding of the product development lifecycle, ingredient functionality, food processing, and manufacturing principles.
• Strong expertise in formulation science, with the ability to strategically adjust ingredients and processing variables to achieve desired sensory, functional, and nutritional outcomes.
• Highly developed hands-on culinary and technical lab capabilities across food analysis, structuring, chemistry, microbiology, and processing.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify insights, and translate findings into practical recommendations.

Daiya’s compensation offerings are based on a pay-for-performance philosophy. The pay range for this position is from $75,000–$85,000 annually; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.

• 3 weeks’ vacation
• Flex Days
• Extended health benefits
• Retirement savings matching program
• Flexible spending account
• Fun and creative environment
• On-site fitness studio
• Inspiring and innovative work
• Making people and the planet a healthier place

Daiya Foods reimagines comfort foods that are irresistible and better for you, with a diverse portfolio of great tasting dairy-free foods. The organization is dedicated to minimizing environmental impact through sustainable operations in LEED-certified facilities.