R&d Chemist

Hunter Amenities is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of Personal Care Amenities with 40 years of experience in the global market. We are a highly entrepreneurial, professional, and driven organization that believes in teamwork, professional ethics, and outstanding service.

Hunter is proud to be a Platinum level member of the “Best Managed Companies” program in Canada.
**_The Opportunity:_**

We’re looking for a R&D Chemist to join our R&D team in Burlington. The focus of this position will be the development of environmentally responsible formulas that meet such standards as Green Seal, ECOCERT, etc. The R&D Chemist will be responsible for all aspects of formulation development, including sourcing of new raw materials, sample preparation, costing, and overseeing process scale-up. The R&D Chemist will be expected to work on multiple projects designing experiments to support product development and stability testing. This individual will be expected to work independently with mínimal supervision.

**_Key Duties & Responsibilities:_**
- Development of personal care and cosmetic products for the hospitality and retail industries that meet Global environment initiatives and certifications.
- Ability to engineer and develop formulas affording high quality products such as shampoos, conditioners, and lotions.
- Works with production to scale-up laboratory processes for manufacturing in 250 KG to 12,000 KG reactors.
- Acts as the direct contact for Trial Batch runs in manufacturing.
- Performs Stability testing for products to ensure long term performance as per industry standards.
- Works closely with Sales team to develop products that address customers’ specific market needs and expectations.
- Ability to work effectively with QC, Production, and Sales teams to increase sales, ensure quality, and maintain competitive high-quality products.
- Actively looks for new and innovative ways of improving products and processes; focus on increase renewable content in formulas.
- Maintains safe and healthy work environment for all staff by following and enforcing standards and procedures.

**_Qualifications & Experience:_**
- BSc in Chemistry, Ch. Eng. or equivalent science degree
- Minimum of 3-5 years of development experience including product development, formulation, innovation, or related roles preferably in a cosmetic manufacturing environment
- Excellent technical knowledge of chemical products and raw materials relating to their use and functions.
- Ability to work independently and act as a project lead including the ability to organize multiple, complex projects involving various departments and stakeholders both internally and externally
- Demonstrated track record of execution; proven history of taking new products to market
- Experience with regulations and requirements such as cGMP, SOPs, OHS, ISO and NHP would be an asset
- Continuous improvement mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication, organization, and computer skills
- Must be a team player, technically competent and flexible with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

**_We offer:_**
- A competitive compensation package.
- An excellent company-paid benefit package including health, dental, life, a matching group RRSP, skills development, and training reimbursement.
- The opportunity to be part of a fast-growing, dynamic, and successful global team. We believe in our people and our people believe in Hunter.

**_A Little Bit More About Us:_**

Hunter Amenities’ global headquarters is in Burlington, Ontario where we manufacture one of the richest portfolios of licensed amenity brands for our 5- and 6-star global hotels, boutique hotels, spas, cruise lines and retail clients.

Hunter Amenities International Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. Hunter does not discriminate on the basis of race/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by current law.

Hunter Amenities is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at 1-800-668-1483.