R&D Chemist (Toronto)

Benefits - Gym Access - Dental insurance - Health insurance Job Overview The R&D; Chemist plays a key role in developing and optimizing cutting‑edge personal care formulations that align with Apollo’s growth strategy. This position is responsible for end‑to‑end formulation activities, from bench development and testing through scale‑up and technology transfer, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The Chemist will collaborate cross‑functionally with Quality, Purchasing, Production, and other departments to deliver competitive, high‑quality products to market. Job Responsibilities - Develops and/or performs all formulation requirements on new formulas; includes creation of theoretical formulation, bench mix development, product description/formulation sheets, lab tests, stability testing/monitoring, color verification, etc. - Writes and/or reviews procedures and specifications needed to support formulation activities. - Documents test results, specifications, and final formula procedures in a standard format for inclusion in the Master File. - Participates in the technology transfer from pilot scale to commercial manufacturing runs. - Communicates in a timely fashion all information regarding formulation, project status, raw material research, results, etc., to all appropriate individuals in Purchasing, Sales, Finance, and Quality departments. - Ensures the maintenance and/or adherence to good laboratory practices and all safety regulations within the laboratory and within the plant during scale‑up. - Provides technical knowledge in guiding other formulators, chemists and technicians in the R&D; Lab. - Proactively monitors the industry landscape and Apollo’s formulation database to ensure Apollo’s formulations are price competitive. - Proactively ensures the proper transition of technologies from the Laboratory to Compounding, Production, Quality, Purchasing and other affiliated departments to ensure timely and successful first batch manufacturing and launches. - Keeps abreast of current trends, practices, developments and regulatory changes which would impact products, procedures, or formulations and communicates new or revised requirements to the R&D; Department. - Evaluates new and alternative raw materials for functionality and stability. - Uses creativity to allow Apollo to compete in any or every personal care arena desired, creating new innovative product formulations in line with Apollo’s business strategy. - Works with the appropriate departments to ensure proper scale up and first batch quality. - Ensures formulations are competitively priced. - Engages in proactive formulary development to generate intellectual property assets. Job Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field (post‑secondary education required). - 1–3 years of progressive laboratory experience in formulation development, preferably within the personal care or cosmetics industry. - Solid understanding of laboratory techniques, stability testing, and valuable laboratory practices (GLP). - Experience with scale‑up processes and technology transfer to manufacturing is an asset. - Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and documentation skills. - Ability to research and evaluate raw materials, industry trends, and regulatory requirements. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross‑functional teams. - Creative mindset with the ability to contribute to innovative product development and cost‑effective formulations. EEO Statement Apollo Health & Beauty Care Ltd. will ensure accommodations are available in consultation with candidates during all stages of the recruitment process and will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known in advance. Apollo is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2pb1m5