Formulator (Gummy)

**About JY Care**

JY Care is a leading Canadian-owned private and contract label manufacturer of natural health products and medical grade face mask uniquely blending quality, craftmanship and efficiency while minimizing the impact on the environment. Our vision is to be a premium manufacturer in the healthcare industry in Canada. We envision producing a wide range of innovative and quality healthcare products, supported by an engaged and professional team. Our mission is to provide quality “made in Canada solutions” to the healthcare industry. We strive to manufacture high quality products in Canada, at reasonable prices, to help our customers create stronger, more agile supply chains and to support a thriving, self-reliant, and innovative healthcare industry.

We are a brand that commits to its team members. If you are a driven professional who embraces our values and promotes and drives our standards of excellence, you will achieve success and grow within our organization.

**Position: Formulator (Gummy)**

We are looking for a Gummy Formulator who is responsible for all aspects of the technical product and process development for gummy form. This role should applies the industry best practices and procedures in product and process development. It will interface with Sales, Marketing, Production, Quality, Purchasing and other departments to drive technology innovation and advancements.

**Job Types**: Full-time

**Location**: Markham

**Responsibilities**:

- Develop formulations (gummies) and processes to create new products and/or enhance existing ones.
- Lead benchtop and pilot scale up development efforts, and provide support during manufacturing trials for new or reformulated products.
- Effectively troubleshoot and resolve complex formulation & technical challenges with efficiency and precision.
- Independently identify issues and present solutions to optimize product development processes.
- Maintain accurate records of all development projects.
- Prepare technical documents including raw material specifications, bulk specifications, SOPs, technology transfer documents, and any other relevant documents for product development and commercialization.
- Prepare stability, consumer, and clinical samples as required for testing and evaluation.
- Work with Quality department to conduct raw material and stability testing.
- and pilot-scale process into the manufacturing environment for commercial production.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food Science, Nutrition or related field
- Proven 3-5 years of experience in product formulation development, particularly in the nutraceutical or confectionary manufacturing industry
- Comprehensive knowledge and demonstrated success in product/process development, formulation, regulatory requirements, and a firm foundation in basic sciences.
- Hands-on experience with many formulation and process related instruments/equipment
- Foundational knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills with efficiency
- Effective communication skills within a cross-functional team environment
- Open-mindedness and wiliness to continually learn something new on an ongoing basis
- Works well independently and as part of a team

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $50,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Markham, ON L3R 8T7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- What is your salary expectation?

**Experience**:

- gummy formulation: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person