R & D Development Formulator - Entry Level - North York, Canada - Canadian Custom Packaging & The Color Group

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General Position Description:


This position is responsible for executing the Research and Development projects and activities for a broad range of existing cosmetics products as well as ongoing product design and development for new customer requirements and future product offerings.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Develop new and modify existing cosmetic products to meet customer specifications
  • Package samples for customer review and assessment as required.
  • Aid Senior formulators with sample prep and submission pieces including filling submissions pieces, correct labeling, and shipping of samples.
  • Prepare scaleup batches to validate formulations/color of products.
  • Perform stability testing including setup and testing for all product types
  • Advise on the R&D process for formulations and aid in developing manufacturing procedures with the production team
  • Perform strategic monitoring of trends, colors, raw materials or new technologies
  • Actively participate in the continuous improvement and maintenance of the laboratory and its equipment

General Requirements:


  • Perform all duties in compliance with SOP's, Work Instructions, GMP's and all other regulatory policies and guidelines
  • Ensure all decisions are based on quality assurance incorporating GMP and quality controls
  • Prepare and maintain records, as required by SOP's, related to operations.
  • Support product testing, where required
  • Support planning and execution of validation programs, as required

Knowledge, skills and work experience requirements:

  • Excellent vision and perception of colors, textures, and smells.
  • Enthusiastic and willing to learn with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent multitasker who can easily shift focus as priorities change.
  • Able to take direction well and is excellent team player.
  • Possess knowledge of the practices and principles of GMP/GLP compliance
  • Knowledge of current regulatory requirements with respect to development and implementation of new products

Key Competencies:


  • Proactive, organized:
  • Prioritizes and organizes daily work to meet overall deadlines
  • Manages own time to meet short term objectives
  • Analytically minded.
  • Problem solver

Educational requirements:


  • BSc in Chemistry or a related field

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Ability to commute/relocate:

  • North York, ON M3J 3J9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:


  • Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location:
In person

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