Location
Toronto, ON | Canada
Job description
Who we are: Headquartered in Toronto and with team members across the US, Open Farm is one of the fastest growing CPG companies in North America. We are transforming the way people feed their pets, with a focus on producing premium, healthy food and treats, all ethically sourced from farm-to-bowl. We believe the best foods are made with consciously sourced, top-quality ingredients from farmers and fisheries who believe in doing good for all animals and the environment
At Open Farm, we are passionate about sharing our message of sustainable, ethically sourced nutrition with pet parents. We are looking for someone who shares this belief to join as our R&D Intern.
The Role: If you would like to be a part of a talented team that is making a difference in pet care and share a passion for sustainability, we are currently looking for an R&D Intern to contribute to the development of Open Farm’s raw materials. This role will also provide any related support through performing assigned tasks while receiving hands-on experience in the verification, documentation and validation of these components. In this position you will:
Responsibilities
- Work closely with internal teams (Procurement, QA, R&D, Impact) and external teams (co-manufacturers, outside labs, external suppliers) in reviewing new/alternative raw materials. Raw materials shall comply with OF’s Brand Standard.
- Support R&D, Quality, Procurement, and Co-man teams via organizing and/or tracking formulas in share point.
- Support R&D, Procurement, and QA teams via drafting and/or finalizing raw materials and/or finished products specifications.
- Support R&D and QA teams on maintaining nutrient trackers from sample submissions to nutrient review. Alert R&D and QA teams on any AAFCO/GA deviation and/or trends.
- Support R&D, QA, and Procurement teams via drafting or updating SOP’s if applicable.
- Support QA team by:
a. Updating and/or maintaining traceability documentations for all raw materials
b. Updating and/or maintaining quality and/or food safety documentations for all co-manufacturers
c. Tracking food safety and quality metrics on finished products
You Have
- Relevant education in Science, Research and Development or another relevant field
- An understanding of R&D fundamentals, researching and documentation practices
- Curiosity and a drive to dig into problems to gain a deep understanding
- Excellent soft skills
What We Offer
- The opportunity to grow, develop and make an impact with a mission driven, dynamic and fast-growing company.
- HQ’ed in Central Toronto, but availability to work remotely.
- Great office culture (with lots of adorable pups!) and people who are thoughtful and passionate about work and community.
- Casual dress code.
- Applicants must be part of a registered co-op program, starting May through August.
Our Values We Raise the Bar \u007C We Keep the Barn Doors Open \u007C We Graze Lightly \u007C We Lead the Pack \u007C We are Inspired by Our Customers \u007C We Have Fun Doing It
Open Farm values diversity in its workforce and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Applicants requiring a disability-related accommodation at any stage of Open Farm's recruitment process should contact [email protected] . As required by legislation, Open Farm will consult with applications requesting such an accommodation to ensure that Open Farm's recruitment process takes into account their accessibility needs.
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