The Opportunity:

The R&D/QC Technician role will be responsible for assisting the R&D Chemist in preparing soap samples and product development, costing, and overseeing the scale-up process. Further, the R&D/QC Technician will be responsible for all stability testing required for new development or where required. This individual will be expected to work independently with minimal supervision.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Development of personal care and cosmetic products for the hospitality and retail industries
• Prepare samples required for customer evaluation, marketing purposes, and stability testing.
• Works with production to scale-up laboratory processes for manufacturing.
• 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 R&D Chemist to develop products that address customers’ specific market needs and expectations.
• Ability to work effectively with QC and Production ensuring quality and maintain competitive high-quality products.
• Responsible for operational QC checks during the afternoon shift and releasing materials for production as needed.
• Perform inventory cycle counts for all chemicals.
• Interpret and document all test results, calculations and observations and complete comprehensive reports as required; may review other Analyst’s lab notebook for accuracy of calculation and completion
• Coordinate Out of Specs analytical test results to their superior; conduct investigation and complete OOS Analytical Test report
• Maintain a detailed record of all test results and collect data for future specs establishment; initiate specs development and/or modification according to historical data
• Maintains safe and healthy work environment for all staff by following and enforcing standards and procedures.

Qualifications & Experience:

• BSc in Chemistry, College Diploma or equivalent science degree

• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of development experience including product development, formulation, and quality testing 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 organize multiple, complex projects involving various departments and stakeholders internally.
• 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 has built a broad retail portfolio, creating both private labels and branded beauty products of the highest quality. Learn more about our company and culture at www.hunteramenities.com.

Based on our profile and needs we will only contact those candidates selected for interviews. Thanks for applying!

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.