JOB DESCRIPTION
What We Offer:
Irving Personal Care is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• A flexible medical, dental, and vision plan.
• Employee & family assistance programs
• RRSP matching program
• Health & wellness reimbursements
• Product purchase program
• Opportunities to take part in job-related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities with Irving Personal Care and larger network of J.D. Irving group of companies
• Relocation costs (if applicable)

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Research Specialist is responsible for conceiving, developing and scaling of innovative absorbent hygiene relevant technologies. They collaborate closely with material suppliers and product developers to scope out and screen inventive opportunities. This is accomplished by hands on laboratory testing of new materials and product constructions to compare and contrast with in house and competitive benchmarks. Working closely and collaboratively with product developers, they support the scaling and investigation of these new technologies from benchtop to production on the manufacturing line.

• Conceive, test and analyze on a lab scale new innovations.
• Benchmark competitive products with 'real world' tests.
• Manage laboratory research space.
• Work with product developers to scale new technologies.
• Support freedom to operate and patent submission and SR&ED activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BSc. In Chemistry, or B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering.
• Masters in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering. PhD in Chemistry considered an asset.
• Up to 3 years of experience in academic or industry research laboratory.

ABOUT US
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
ABOUT THE TEAM
At Irving Personal Care , we know the key to success is our people.
We are the only manufacturer of baby diapers and training pants in Canada. We produce baby diapers under our Royale® brand as well as private label diapers, training pants, and swim pants for North American retailers.
We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing the best quality products and exceptional service to our consumers and customers.
Our parent company - J.D. Irving, Limited, is a responsible steward of the forests. Each year, its forest operations harvest less than 2 percent of the forest it manages, ensuring that the company grows more wood than it harvests. J.D. Irving has planted more than 1 billion trees since 1957, and the J.D. Irving Forest Supply Chain has been declared carbon neutral.