Innovation Co-op

Are you hungry to innovate? To do things differently? To work with a company that’s real, thoughtful and very forward-thinking? Meet Riverside. We are an organic, “better for you” snack company, manufacturing award-winning, nutritious, allergen-free snacks. Your kids know us as MadeGood, tasty school-safe snacks. Your buddies on the go grab our GOOD TO GO delicious and nutritious snacks. At Riverside, we make delicious snacks that are good in every way. From our ingredients to our manufacturing practices, we’ve raised every bar on every aspect. We’re friendly and focused on creating foods that are good for you and good to the planet as well. Riverside Natural Foods is B-Corp certified, Triple-Bottom Line, Zero Waste, and Canadian owned and operated. Come work with a Canadian leader! We value teamwork, humility, respect, ownership, adaptability, grit and fun. You can learn more about us at  We continue to grow and today are looking for a committed, talented, star to join our team as our Innovation Co-op. Position Summary/Objective: This position supports the research & development department in brand maintenance, quality improvement, innovation, and productivity initiatives to help the company consistently deliver high quality food products. Primary Responsibilities: Exhibit and protect Riverside’s Core Values and Purpose Manage competitor samples and inventory, host tastings to analyze new and existing products on the market  Support organization of the R&D lab. Keep lab stocked, tidy, and write SOPs as necessary to support good operation of the lab.  Support lab technician with analytical measurements as part of the shelf-life program Work in conjunction with other Innovation Scientists to evaluate & source new equipment and develop new products.  Run trials in collaboration with Innovation Team Members on different formulations, technologies, or processing conditions. Determine whether the trials have been successful based on the analytics. Recommend next steps.  Produce product prototypes in lab for sensory evaluation Assist R&D Team members with data collection required to commission and renovate production lines; engage all stakeholders throughout project Other duties as required Reporting Relationships The position reports directly to the Technical Innovation Team Lead. Qualifications  Food Science, Engineering, or related degree in progress Ability to work independently and prioritize workload Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to effectively interact with operations, other departments, and management Desire for career growth and personal skill development How to Apply: If you have the commitment to excellence, the energy, the attitude and experience we need, then please submit your resume to careers(AT) with the subject line Innovation Co-op or click the apply button! Riverside Natural Foods is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you have a disability and require accommodation in the interview process, please let us know when you apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to volume, please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.