Jr R&I Chemist (Afternoon Shift)

Scarborough, ON

Since 2004, we have inspired the cosmetics industry with our award-winning cosmetics services. We embrace research and innovation - ceaselessly bringing advanced cosmeceutical technologies and ingredients into our creation.

We take pride in our innovation, expertise, and excellence in creating the finest cosmetic manufacturing and packaging solutions for our clients. We partner with the world’s top leading cosmetics companies in providing full integrated turnkey solutions. We value and respect individuality and personal initiative where all employees can develop, grow, and achieve their career goals.

Join us, and be the sparkle of our team!

Job Title: Research & Development Jr. Chemist

Department: R&D

Reports to:  R&D Group Leader, Director of R&D

Afternoon Shift Schedule: 4:00PM - 12:30AM

Responsibilities:

• Assist R&D Batch team in daily tasks including working with production, compounding, and other laboratory responsibilities
• Work with formulators for line trial/pilot batches to troubleshoot and adjust formulas
• Safely utilize basic lab equipment and chemicals
• Comprehend and prepare formulations for submissions
• Work independently while time-managing multiple batches
• Implement new knowledge into developing improved formulas, products, and/or processes
• Document all activities in a log book for internal record and external audit purposes
• Efficiently and accurately work in a fast-paced environment
• Work directly with Compounding and Production team to ensure products manufactured meet standard
• Conduct all required performance and tests, interpret, records, and reports results
• Interface with Production, Compounding, QA, Purchasing and Sales & Marketing as required
• Assist the R&D team with resolving routine customer and production problems
• Assist senior lab personnel as necessary
• Execute special projects as assigned
• Consistently maintain a safe and GMP working environment while following company policies and SOPs; and ensuring the company’s safety and quality needs are met
• Work on Saturday shift if required or permanently

Qualifications: 

• 4 year Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from a recognized university or equivalent preferred
• 1-3 years’ experience in a related manufacturing environment preferred
• Self-starter, self-motivated with a proactive and process ownership focus
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced team environment
• Strong interpersonal & problem-solving skills and commitment to providing a high standard of quality work
• Ability to make and meet commitments/deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Consideration will be given to color matching experience in color cosmetics in lieu of education