R&d Chemist

Established in 1999, Empack Spraytech Inc. is a leading aerosol manufacturer, liquid filler, and custom contract packager. Located in Brampton, Empack manufactures products for a wide range of markets including personal care, household goods, automotive, computer care, industrial and outdoors. We offer private label programs and produce a range of products under our house brands that include emzone, zytec Germ Buster, Rebel hair care and SunZone.

**Research and Development (R&D) Chemist - Brampton, Ontario**

**6 - Month Fixed Term Contract**

**What you will need to be successful**:

- **You will need to be a creative**We are developing new products and we need to think “outside the box”.
- **You need to be a problem solver** This position is about innovation, not routine.
- **You will need to be personable** This position will communicate with several functional groups (Sales, Marketing, Quality, Production).

**Requirements**:

- Post-secondary degree or Diploma in Chemistry, or a Health Canada recognized Science related BSc. Degree.
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision
- Exceptional problem solving, analytical, organizational and troubleshooting skills
- Exposure to a GMP regulated industry (Pharmaceutical, Food, Consumer product or Personal Care Product manufacturing setting in Technical or Production functions)
- Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
- Accuracy with a high attention-to-detail.
- Ability to multi-task in high-pressure environments
- Experience with Microsoft Office Word and Excel is required.

**What you will do**:

- Communicate with R&D Manager for product development sample preparation and testing status
- Investigate new materials or components for project requirements
- Assisting in the formulating and developing of the processes to manufacture products along with all required documentation
- Formulate actual products, and samples for both internal and customer evaluations - includes aerosol package preparation
- Coordinate with warehouse and/or operations for material and component supply needs
- Document the compounding process, sample preparation and sample lot retention recording
- Aid in evaluating projects for technical requirements of both the formulation, processing, and the QC requirements
- Conducting and documenting the testing of products, including the physical, chemical and comparison evaluations to an established target or existing brand
- Assist in developing product and material specifications for hand off to QC
- Coordinate with Operations and Regulatory for Product’s Master Formula and Specifications creation, recording and approval process
- Coordinate overall product stability program with R&D Manager and Regulatory
- Prioritize tasks among samples for production, R&D and stability studies
- Assist and/or initiate in complaint, deviation and non-conformance investigations

Empack Spraytech Inc. is committed to the core values of equal employment. We are committed to treating people fairly, and with respect and dignity. We offer employment opportunities based on an individual's qualifications and experience, free from discrimination or harassment due to race, ancestry, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, citizenship, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, disability, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial, and local laws. Empack Spraytech Inc. is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $40,000.00-$44,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-12-31
Expected start date: 2025-01-02