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Are you an innovative leader in chemical formulation looking to drive product strategy for a top-tier manufacturer? We are seeking an experienced Director, R&D and Technical Services to lead product development, innovation, and technical solutions across the home care and personal care sectors. Reporting directly to the VP of New Business Development & Supply Chain, you will spearhead high-quality, cost-effective formulation development while advancing sustainability goals and supporting core manufacturing operations. ...
Job Title: Director, R&D and Technical Services Location: Burlington, Ontario (On-site) Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: $120,000 - $130,000 annually (commensurate with experience) Advantages Competitive Salary: Attractive annual compensation package ($120,000 - $130,000 based on experience). Growth Opportunities: Key leadership position within a dynamic, fast-growing company. Impactful Work: Drive eco-friendly initiatives and direct sustainability strategy in household and personal care manufacturing. Responsibilities Design, plan, and advance technical and laboratory projects from concept through commercialization. Formulate and reverse-engineer high-performance liquid products across Home Care, Personal Care, and Industrial & Institutional (I&I) cleaning categories. Identify and execute cost-saving formulation re-designs to support client margins without sacrificing quality. Collaborate closely with production, quality assurance, and business development teams to ensure successful scale-up and client delivery. Create and deliver technical presentations for both internal stakeholders and external clients. Monitor trade literature and raw material developments to establish market strategies and technology pipelines. Provide technical support to manufacturing facilities to maintain rigorous quality and regulatory standards. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline. Experience: 5 to 8+ years of hands-on formulation and technical experience within the Home Care, Personal Care, or I&I cleaning markets. Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of surfactants, liquid blending, performance testing, and analytical methodologies; strong background in statistical experimental design (DOE) is preferred. R&D Leadership: Proven track record of reverse engineering, cost-reduction formulating, and managing laboratory projects end-to-end. Communication: Exceptional oral and written communication skills with experience providing technical guidance directly to clients and suppliers. Summary If you are a scientific leader ready to shape the future of eco-conscious product development, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume directly to Leslie Walker at [redacted] to apply or learn more about this opportunity.
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Are you an innovative leader in chemical formulation looking to drive product strategy for a top-tier manufacturer? We are seeking an experienced Director, R&D and Technical Services to lead product development, innovation, and technical solutions across the home care and personal care sectors. Reporting directly to the VP of New Business Development & Supply Chain, you will spearhead high-quality, cost-effective formulation development while advancing sustainability goals and supporting core manufacturing operations. Job Title: Director, R&D and Technical Services Location: Burlington, Ontario (On-site) Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: $120,000 - $130,000 annually (commensurate with experience) Advantages Competitive Salary: Attractive annual compensation package ($120,000 - $130,000 based on experience). Growth Opportunities: Key leadership position within a dynamic, fast-growing company. Impactful Work: Drive eco-friendly initiatives and direct sustainability strategy in household and personal care manufacturing. Responsibilities Design, plan, and advance technical and laboratory projects from concept through commercialization. ...
Formulate and reverse-engineer high-performance liquid products across Home Care, Personal Care, and Industrial & Institutional (I&I) cleaning categories. Identify and execute cost-saving formulation re-designs to support client margins without sacrificing quality. Collaborate closely with production, quality assurance, and business development teams to ensure successful scale-up and client delivery. Create and deliver technical presentations for both internal stakeholders and external clients. Monitor trade literature and raw material developments to establish market strategies and technology pipelines. Provide technical support to manufacturing facilities to maintain rigorous quality and regulatory standards. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline. Experience: 5 to 8+ years of hands-on formulation and technical experience within the Home Care, Personal Care, or I&I cleaning markets. Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of surfactants, liquid blending, performance testing, and analytical methodologies; strong background in statistical experimental design (DOE) is preferred. R&D Leadership: Proven track record of reverse engineering, cost-reduction formulating, and managing laboratory projects end-to-end. Communication: Exceptional oral and written communication skills with experience providing technical guidance directly to clients and suppliers. Summary If you are a scientific leader ready to shape the future of eco-conscious product development, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume directly to Leslie Walker at [redacted] to apply or learn more about this opportunity.
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