Innovate. Experiment. Make an Impact.
At Kore Outdoor, we’re passionate about innovation, quality, and pushing the boundaries of performance in the paintball industry. As a global leader in outdoor recreational products, we are committed to developing cutting-edge technologies and manufacturing world-class products for customers around the globe.
We’re looking for a curious, analytical, and hands-on Research & Development (R&D) Analyst to join our team in Montreal, Quebec. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or an early-career scientist who enjoys solving technical challenges, working in a laboratory environment, and collaborating with manufacturing to bring innovative products to life.
If you’re excited by chemistry, product development, experimentation, and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Do
- Support product development from concept through production.
- Develop, test, and validate new product formulations.
- Improve existing formulations and manufacturing processes to reduce costs and improve quality.
- Evaluate and qualify new raw materials for production.
- Perform quality control testing on incoming raw materials and finished products.
- Investigate product performance issues and assist with troubleshooting manufacturing challenges.
- Conduct competitor product evaluations and prepare comparative reports.
- Prepare laboratory materials, equipment, and documentation for production trials.
- Prepare customer and sales samples.
- Maintain formulation records, product specifications, and technical documentation.
- Assist with wastewater sampling, testing, and environmental compliance.
- Support product costing and Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) documentation.
- Promote a safe, organized, and compliant laboratory and manufacturing environment.
- Stay informed on emerging technologies, materials, and industry trends.
What You’ll Bring
Education
Bachelor’s degree in one of the following or a related scientific discipline: Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Food Science
Experience
- 0–3 years of experience in laboratory, quality, formulation, manufacturing, or product development. Internship or co-op experience is considered relevant experience.
Qualifications
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Comfortable working in both laboratory and manufacturing environments.
- Ability to lift up to 25 kg (55 lbs).
- Bilingual in French & English (English required to communicate with Vendors outside Quebec).
Preferred Technical Skills
Experience with or knowledge of:
- HPLC operation and analytical testing
- Laboratory testing methods
- Color matching techniques
- Experimental design and statistical data analysis
- Technical Data Sheets (TDS) and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- Scientific literature and patent review
- Chemical nomenclature and engineering units of measure
Working Environment
This position combines laboratory, office, and manufacturing floor responsibilities. You’ll regularly work with laboratory equipment, chemicals, and manufacturing processes while following established safety procedures and wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Why Join Kore Outdoor?
At Kore Outdoor, you’ll have the opportunity to work on products used by customers around the world while developing your career alongside an experienced and collaborative team.
We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Group retirement savings plan (RRSP/DPSP)
- Paid vacation and sick days
- Employee product discounts
- Collaborative, innovative, and supportive team environment
If you’re ready to launch your career in Research & Development and want to help create innovative products in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the Kore Outdoor team.
