Job Description

Who we are

Rocky Mountain Soap Co. has been a pioneer in natural formulations for over 24 years. A growth-focused company with 12 corporate retail stores in Western Canada, an award-winning culture and some of the best skiing, hiking and biking in the world on our doorstep. We are a brand-led natural cosmetics innovation company, focused primarily on soap, skin care and hair care \xe2\x80\x94 we combine cosmetics science and creativity to innovate everyday essentials that build high loyalty. Our scientists and quality team thrive on the challenge of formulating new products, packaging and experiences for consumers who want to adopt the latest in sustainability and natural.

The position

The Principal Chemist is hands-on and leads the entire product development process. Responsible for delivering market-leading sustainability focused launches within natural cosmetics and Natural Health Products (NHP). The Principal Chemist is an expert in cosmetic formulations and a generalist in packaging, regulatory and quality. Reporting directly to the Director of Research & Development, the Principal Chemist is up to date on natural ingredient innovations, sustainable packaging and cosmetic science primarily in skin, hair and soap formulations. This position is part of a small, dynamic team whose mission is to address customer pain points with superior quality products and make their daily routines more enjoyable.

What you\'ll be doing

• Prototyping and Scale Up

• Lead the entire product development process from raw material sourcing, formulation, testing, packaging compatibility, process innovation, and scale-up to achieve launch milestones

• Testing and Documentation

• Prepare and coordinate prototype batches for testing stability, safety, micro, claims, and marketing evaluation. Ensure documentation storage and systems are well set up and maintained for reference and accessibility

• Blue Sky and Ingredient Innovation

• Experiment with your own ideas to build a creative bank of future innovations. Build relationships with suppliers, attend conferences, and conduct scientific research to source new ingredients that build a quality branded product experience.

• Existing Product Improvement and Troubleshooting

• Troubleshoot and reformulate to improve existing formulas through bench trials. Assist in the investigation of product/process deficiencies and recommend solutions for improvement.

• Leadership

• Provide coaching and development opportunities for your team.

• Technical Advisor

• Create and review technical documents. Provide technical expertise and regulatory knowledge to sales/marketing, customer inquiries, manufacturing and Quality Control as needed.

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher
• 10+ years experience in cosmetics and NHP (skin care, hair care, soap). Strong preference for natural formulation experience
• Strong technical and practical knowledge of raw materials, emulsions and surfactants
• Experience in quality with knowledge of analytical instruments and test methods for conducting chemical and physical testing of cosmetic applications
• Strong team player, creativity and leadership skills
• A self- motivated individual, organized, detail oriented who can multi-task, and meet dynamic timelines
• Have led or been an integral part of a team that drives innovation.

• Significant product discounts and quarterly allowances
• Subsidized group medical and dental benefits for you and your family
• Share in Rocky\xe2\x80\x99s success - The Great Game profit sharing program
• Generous paid annual vacation and personal days
• Healthy lifestyle support through an annual allowance
• Access to a dedicated Rocky coach to help you optimize your potential
• The opportunity to participate in Culture Club organized activities

• We are accepting applications for the Principal Chemist position until a suitable candidate is found.
• Eligibility: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

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