Principal Scientist, Cosmetic Formulation

Principal Scientist, Cosmetic Formulation

TITLE: Principal Scientist, Cosmetic Formulation
LOCATION: Canmore, AB - relocation support provided

COMPANY BACKGROUND:
Our client has been a pioneer in natural formulations for over 24 years. A growth-focused company with 12 corporate retail stores in Western Canada, an award-winning culture and some of the best skiing, hiking and biking in the world on their doorstep. They are a brand-led natural cosmetics innovation company, focused primarily on soap, skin care and hair care — they combine cosmetics science and creativity to innovate everyday essentials that build high loyalty. Their scientists and quality team thrive on the challenge of formulating new products, packaging and experiences for consumers who want to adopt the latest in sustainability and natural.

OVERVIEW:
The Principal Chemist is a manager-level position in charge of delivering forward-thinking innovations from lab scale to routine in-house production that shape the future of the natural beauty industry. The Principal Chemist is hands-on and leads the entire product development process. Responsible for delivering market-leading sustainability focused launches within natural cosmetics and NHP. This person is an expert in cosmetic formulations and a generalist in packaging, regulatory and quality. Reporting directly to the Director of R&D, the Principal Chemist is up to date on natural ingredient innovations, sustainable packaging and cosmetic science primarily in skin, hair and soap formulations. You are part of a small, dynamic team whose mission is to address customer pain points with superior quality products and make their daily routines more enjoyable.

YOUR DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
PROTOTYPING & SCALE UP
- Lead the entire product development process from raw material sourcing, formulation, testing, packaging compatibility, process innovation and scale-up to achieve launch milestones. Ensure products and packaging are safe, effective and comply with regulatory requirements.
TESTING & DOCUMENTATION
- Prepare and coordinate prototype batches for testing stability, safety, micro, claims, and marketing evaluation.
- Conduct internal focus groups and feedback surveys to test prototypes objectively. Ensure documentation storage and systems are well set up and maintained for reference and accessibility.
BLUE SKY & INGREDIENT INNOVATION
- Experiment with your own ideas to build a creative bank of future innovations. Build relationships with suppliers, attend conferences and conduct scientific research to source new ingredients that build a quality branded product experience.
EXISTING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT & TROUBLESHOOTING
- Troubleshoot and reformulate to improve existing formulas through bench trials. Assist in the investigation of product/process deficiencies and recommend solutions for improvement.
LEADERSHIP
- Provide coaching and development opportunities for your team.
TECHNICAL ADVISOR
- Create and review technical documents (INC’s, claims, CNF’s, manufacturing batch records, etc.) - - Provide technical expertise and regulatory knowledge to sales/marketing, customer inquiries, manufacturing and QC as needed.

YOU MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING:
- Bachelor of Science degree or higher.
- 10+ years experience in cosmetics and NHP (skin care, hair care, soap). Strong preference for natural formulation experience.
- Strong technical and practical knowledge of raw materials, emulsions and surfactants
- Experience in quality with knowledge of analytical instruments and test methods for conducting chemical and physical testing of cosmetic applications.
- Strong team player, creativity and leadership skills.
- A self- motivated individual, organized, detail oriented who can multi-task, and meet dynamic timelines.
- Have led or been an integral part of a team that drives innovation.

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