Product Developer Coordinator

Eminence Organic Skin Care; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health coverage

Health spending account

Wellness program

Green transportation

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Product discounts

Job summary

Eminence Organic Skin Care is seeking a Product Development Coordinator - Formulations to support the planning, development, and testing of cosmetic and OTC formulas. The role is based at the Broadway office with weekly lab facility interactions at Burnaby Lake City Way.

The ideal candidate holds a science degree and 1–2 years in R&D/product development, with strong MS Office skills and excellent organizational abilities, ready to work onsite four days a week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in cosmetic science or related applied science.
• 1–2 years in R&D/product development.
• Proficiency with MS Office and data organization.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, development, and testing of cosmetic and OTC formulas.
• Coordinate third-party testing and sample shipments.
• Collaborate with quality and renovation teams on testing.
• Maintain formula trackers and ingredient tools.
• Prepare post-launch analysis and provide improvement recommendations.
• Research ingredients and technologies for new products.
• Coordinate focus groups and surveys as needed.

Skills

MS Office

Excellent organization

Problem solving

Independence

Team collaboration

Initiative

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor of Science (Cosmetic Science/Chemistry/Biochemistry/Microbiology/ Biotechnology)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Location: 530 West Broadway, Vancouver BC, Canada / Lake City Way Warehouse, Burnaby, BC Canada

Core hours: Monday to Friday from 8am - 4:30pm PST; This is a 32-hour-per-week position, with employees working four days per week during the company's core operating hours.

Onsite Role: This position is required to be onsite 4 days a week

Role Summary

The Product Development Coordinator - Formulations is responsible for supporting projects involving the planning, development, and testing of cosmetic and OTC formulas. This role is based out of the Broadway office and works at the Burnaby (Lake City Way) warehouse with lab facility at least once per week.

Responsibilities

• Perform internal validation testing and document results in a descriptive and organized manner.
• Set up third-party testing and coordinate sample shipments to ensure testing schedules are achieved.
• Collaborate with quality and renovation project owners on executing internal and external testing.
• Set up suitable tests with external labs to ensure consistent safety and efficacy.
• Drive the sample review process for stakeholders' evaluation - perform sample portioning, detailed labels and distribution/shipping.
• Plan and execute internal user testing, analyze feedback and distill insights back to Innovation team.
• Support new product developments by researching trends to complete analysis for Innovation team.
• Prepare formulation post-launch analysis summaries and make recommendations to streamline future developments.
• Research ingredients, actives and technologies and summarize findings as needed.
• Coordinate product focus groups and surveys to provide insight into proposed products as needed.
• Oversee collection prototype logs and maintain organized samples storage
• Manage product disposition to ensure storage space is used effectively
• Ensure testing supplies inventory is stocked and organized.
• Maintain database of product test reports, results and specifications.
• Update formula trackers and ingredient tools with new and change entries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology or other relevant applied science disciplines
• 1 to 2 years of work experience within a R&D / Product Development capacity.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (especially Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams).
• Excellent organization skills and ability to manage time effectively.
• Strong problem identification and resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate within a team environment.
• Demonstrate ability to take initiative.
• Ability to multi-task and shift priorities as needed.

Closing date for applications: Wed-23-Aug-2026 at 9pm PST

Total Rewards

• Competitive salary, quarterly and annual bonuses based on individual and company goals
• 100% employer-paid premiums for extended health, health spending account, wellness program, green transportation incentive, various paid time-off options available from your first day, and product discounts
• Focus on professional development, 1:1 meetings with your leader, tuition assistance program and length of service rewards