Company Description
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.
In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.
In 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
Job Description
Expand Eurofins’ capabilities by adding an on-site, small-scale formulation laboratory.
New Product Development:
Develop formulations for Personal Care, Skin Care, and Color Cosmetics products.
Follow industry standards for scientific integrity, accuracy, safety, and record-keeping.
Optimize ingredient formulations to meet cost objectives and manage raw material availability.
Create and optimize formulations for:
Skincare (moisturizers, cleansers, toners, masks)
Hair care (shampoos, conditioners, styling products)
Bath and body (body wash, lotions)
General cleansing (liquid and foaming hand soap, hand sanitizer)
Specialty products (sunscreen, acne treatments, anti-aging products)
Prototypes and small-batch samples
Execute project commitments and develop contingency plans as needed.
Demonstrate knowledge of stability testing and accurately record results.
Test substances for composition, properties, structures, and reactions.
Prepare research proposals including analytical, technical, and financial data for the development and testing of new or improved products.
Identify abnormalities during testing and implement corrective actions.
Review competitive products and trade publications; prepare comparative reports on performance, raw materials, and industry trends.
Monitor laboratory equipment operations and maintain a clean working environment.
Plan, execute, and oversee laboratory research programs and technologies.
Train and supervise scientific staff.
Qualifications
✓ Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or equivalent science.
✓ 7 years in Personal Care product formulation.
✓ Knowledge of industry trends latest & updated.
✓ Motivated and works well in teams and independently.
✓ Requires strong communication skills.
✓ Must be able to collaborate with groups to help address product / formula issues.
✓ Able to work on project independently and take extra step to get the job done.
✓ Able to handle different types of product formulation.
✓ Able to work with short timelines, manage multiple projects with competing dates.
✓ Able to identify safe & effective ingredients for use.
✓ Flexible to develop new products & to think out of the box.
Working Conditions: This position is based in a laboratory environment; significant time spent standing at a bench, working with chemicals and biologicals, and in a time-sensitive production role. Lifting requirements of up to 30lbs on a regular basis. Extra hours, weekends and evenings may be required.
Additional Information
At Eurofins we offer excellent full-time benefits including health & dental coverage, life and disability insurance, RRSP with 3% company match, paid holidays, paid time off.
Accommodation: Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request via the website at www.eurofins.ca.
As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received international recognition as a great place to work. To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website at www.eurofins.ca
We thank all applicants within commuting distance of GTA, Ontario for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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