Product Development Chemist - Formulation & Scale-Up

TreowGroup Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

TreowGroup Recruitment, on behalf of our GTA manufacturing client, is seeking an experienced Product Development Chemist to design, develop and validate new and modified product formulations for North America.

Reporting to the Technical Director, this role blends strong scientific knowledge with practical manufacturing understanding; lead projects from bench to plant-scale production while contributing to regulatory requirements and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry, applied chemistry or biochemistry.
• Five to ten years of relevant research and development experience.
• Proven ability to apply chemistry knowledge and the scientific method to create new formulations.
• Experience with GLP/GMP relevant to household, industrial and institutional products, and/or cosmetic products.
• Hands-on experience preparing samples, conducting analyses, operating laboratory equipment, reviewing data, calibrating and maintaining equipment, and validating methods.
• Analytical chemistry experience, including HPLC and UV spectroscopy, with ability to critique existing methods and develop new capabilities.
• Knowledge of GMP requirements for household products.
• Strong research and computer skills; ability to learn technical databases and conduct detailed technical research.
• Excellent organization and project-management skills; ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate new or modified formulations, including EPA- and FDA-registered products, by defining project objectives, methodology and outcomes.
• Apply chemistry knowledge and scientific method to achieve project goals through a systematic approach.
• Assess raw material options and research new ingredients or technologies as required.
• Evaluate interactions between formulation components for functionality, safety, stability and processing.
• Conduct literature searches and patent reviews to support product development.
• Support scale-up from bench development through pilot plant trials and commercial production.
• Ensure formulations can be manufactured efficiently while considering cost, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Collaborate with laboratory, technical and manufacturing teams to troubleshoot issues and achieve outcomes.
• Develop laboratory analytical capabilities to assess formulations and support product analysis.
• Create product appraisal methods, enabling faster screening and providing reliable performance metrics.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

HPLC

UV spectroscopy

Project management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemistry, applied chemistry or biochemistry

Tools

HPLC

UV spectroscopy

Job description

TreowGroup Recruitment, on behalf of our GTA manufacturing client, is seeking an experienced Product Development Chemist to design, develop and validate new and modified product formulations for North America.

Reporting to the Technical Director, this role blends strong scientific knowledge with practical manufacturing understanding; lead projects from bench to plant-scale production while contributing to regulatory requirements and continuous improvement.