Jr. R&d Chemist - Mississauga, Canada - International Custom Pak Inc
2 weeks ago
Description
International Custom Pak is a Canadian contract and private label manufacturer of customized health & beauty and personal care products.
We are growing our team and looking for a creative, curious-minded, and self-motivated junior chemist who can assist with the research & development of cosmetic-grade formulations.
The incumbent will be responsible for developing formulations of various hair care and skin care formulations, and providing support for manufacturing scale-up.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop clientspecific formulations and prepare client samples
- Provide suggestions for enhancement of existing formulations
- Maintain R & D logbook as well as sampletracking logs
- Liaise with clients to obtain sample and formulation approvals
- Assist with preparation of master manufacturing documents for scaleup
- Establish analytical test methods and product specifications
- Create MSDS
- Liaise with new or existing suppliers for raw material samples and formulation troubleshooting
- Provide suggestions for formulation or manufacturing process improvements
- Maintain awareness of costs, efficiencies, and scaleup feasibility
- Provide additional lab support as required (QC/QA)
- Identify opportunities for process and lab operation improvements
- Assist with testing & release of manufactured batches as required
Knowledge & Competencies Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or other suitable scientific discipline
- Similar experience in cosmetic or pharmaceutical industry is preferred
- Eperience in a manufacturing or process costing environment is a strong asset
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage time effectively
- Strong problem identification and resolution skills
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative
- Ability to work independently within a team environment
- Proven ability to multitask priorities in a fastpaced and growing environment
- Strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on effective written and oral communication
Salary:
$33,000.00-$43,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Onsite parking
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location:
One location
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