Specialist, Technology Transfer

Groupe Marcelle is seeking a Specialist, Technology Transfer for a permanent full-time role. Reporting to the Director, Product Management, the incumbent will play a key role in the industrialization of cosmetic products, ensuring the seamless transfer of formulas from R&D to Production and optimizing manufacturing processes.
This role acts as a critical technical bridge between R&D, Production, and Quality, ensuring robust scale up, reliable processing parameters, and smooth operational execution. An individual contributor role with significant cross-functional coordination and strong technical ownership.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT

Workplace: 9200, Côte-de-Liesse Road, Montreal, Quebec Monday to Friday on-site presence required due to the scientific and operational nature of the role
Growing company
A dynamic team of professionals
Benefits: Competitive base salary and generous benefits package (including flexible hours, medical and dental insurance, health savings account, pension plan, telemedicine, employee assistance program, bonus, and holiday vacation)
Employee discounts on all Marcelle Group products

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE
Technology Transfer & Scale-Up

Adapt laboratory procedures into robust, production-ready manufacturing processes
Write and validate manufacturing procedures for pilot and industrial production batches
Document and optimize process parameters, including mixing sequences, temperatures, shear conditions, production rates, etc.
Collaborate closely with formulators to ensure laboratory batches are faithful reproduced at scale while ensuring compatibility with production equipment and operational constraints

Technical Support & Troubleshooting

Provide scientific and technical support to Production, particularly during new product launches, process deviations, or manufacturing issues
Lead batch rework strategies in collaboration with Quality and Production
Participate in non-conformity investigations and contribute to root cause analysis and corrective actions

Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement

Identify and implement cost‑reduction opportunities (formula simplification, process optimization, yield improvement, etc.)
Lead batch rework strategies, determining rework recipes and processes, in collaboration with R&D, Quality and Production
Lead the validation of second sources (raw materials, equipment, or alternative processes)
Recommend improvements to equipment or procedures to enhance efficiency, product quality, or repeatability

Cross-Functional Coordination & Technical Leadership

Serve as the primary technical liaison between R&D, Production, and Quality
Lead weekly cross-functional technical meetings and ensure clear action tracking
Coordinate priorities related to technology transfer, scale-up, and process validation
Ensure that manufacturing procedures and other technical documents related to manufacturing processes and equipment are kept up to date

WE WOULD LIKE TO MEET YOU IF YOU HAVE

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
Knowledge of cosmetic formulation (strong asset)
Knowledge of GMP in cosmetics (asset)
3–5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, industrialization, or process engineering (cosmetics, pharma, or related industries)

Experience with manufacturing equipment such as mixers, homogenizers, heating/cooling vessels (strong asset)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of ERP systems e.g. JDE (asset)

AND IF YOU ARE

Strong analytical abilities and sound scientific judgment
Project management and cross-functional coordination skills
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
Strong problem-solving capabilities and attention to detail
Comfortable working in both production-floor, laboratory and office environments

The task and responsibilities listed above are summaries and indicatives.
 

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