R&I - R&I Associate Chemist

3 weeks ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Cosmetica Laboratories Inc Full time
1960 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1L 4R1, Canada

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 5:00 AM | Expires Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 4:59 AM

Cosmetica is recognized for innovation, excellence, and commercialization with award-winning products. From concept to creation, we offer an unparalleled array of services that will inspire, create and deliver every step of the way. We value and recognize talent and want you to help us create beauty in the world At Cosmetica Laboratories, we are committed to growing our internal employees and developing them to become the best version of themselves.

Full Time, Permanent

Onsite only– Scarborough ON

Purpose

Associate R&I Chemist is the first step in our technical career path for formulation chemists. We attract talented candidates with passion for the field who want to grow their expertise in the categories of colour cosmetics, sunscreens and skincare. Suitable candidates in this role will be responsible for executing lab batches in the assigned product category, participating in and executing DOEs (design of experiments) and keeping detailed documentation of all experimental results. Associate Chemists perform and record evaluations and analytical testing of their batches, develop new shades of anhydrous and hydrous colour cosmetics, and perform applicable analytical testing to determine preliminary product specifications. Associate R&I Chemist will work under the supervision and mentorship of a more senior R&I Chemist and support them during formula development of different projects. Upon gaining sufficient experience and demonstrating high quality of work, the individual in this role may be assigned their own projects with full responsibility for quality of submissions, turnaround times and approvals.

Responsibilities:

- Making lab batches of various formulas at different stages of development cycle: for client submissions, stability/compatibility testing and all other purposes. Work must be diligent, detailed and follow internal processes for quality and documentation of all steps.
- Shade development within assigned colour cosmetics product categories in both anhydrous and hydrous systems following the brief requirements and working with set benchmarks.
- Assist R&I Chemists in the development of new formulas/shades of various Cosmetic product categories as required.
- Ability to make texture and color adjustments and evaluate completed lab batches using instrumentation, visually and on the skin/lashes following defined evaluation methods is required.
- Perform all applicable analytical testing on all formulas and lab batches following product category guidelines and requirements, and record all test results.
- Execute in-process stability on lab batches following internal process guidelines, record all observations and provide regular updates to responsible R&I Chemist and R&I Lab Manager.
- Preparation and documentation of all experimental lab batches, including the procedures, in-process stability observations and applicable test results in the R&I electronic lab notebook (Coptis), based on departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Maintain the cleanliness and sanitary conditions of laboratory equipment/instruments and working stations.
- Maintain compliance with all departmental Health & Safety standards, SOPs, GMP, GLP and regulatory requirements.
- Participate actively in clients' visits, huddles on new projects/product development as required.
- Ability to perform risk assessment on the newly developed shades.
- Stay current and up to date with new raw materials, technologies and market trends.
- Participate in troubleshooting/problem solving including D.O.Es, stability and production support.
- Aid and/or train Lab Technicians and other Associate Chemists as required.
- Assist in various R&I related lab tasks as required.

Skills, Experience and Education:

- Minimum Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry or related field. Cosmetic Science education is preferred.
- New graduates will be considered; experience gained in the cosmetic industry such as internship or on-the-job is preferred.
- Minimum 6 months to one year experience in cosmetic R&D.
- Good understanding of raw materials and colorants used in different cosmetic formulations.
- Demonstrated experience with processing cosmetic formulations in a laboratory setting.
- Demonstrated experience in evaluating laboratory samples.
- If experience is gained in colour cosmetics, must demonstrate colour matching and evaluation techniques.
- Demonstrated experience in standard stability testing of cosmetic formulations in a laboratory setting.
- Must understand basic compliance and regulatory requirements for cosmetic products in Canada and the US.
- Good understanding and working knowledge of analytical instruments and testing methodologies used in a cosmetic R&D laboratory.

Interested candidates are welcome to submit their resume and cover letter directly to this posting by February 15, 2025. We thank all candidates for their interest; only those selected to move forward in our recruitment process will be contacted. No agencies or phone calls, please.

Cosmetica Laboratories Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity, respect, and one which reflects the diversity of the community in which we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants and employees with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please advise when submitting your application.

1960 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1L 4R1, Canada

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