R&D/QC Technician

at  Hunter Amenities International

THE OPPORTUNITY:

The R&D/QC Technician role will be responsible for assisting the R&D Chemist in preparing soap samples and product development, costing, and overseeing the scale-up process. Further, the R&D/QC Technician will be responsible for all stability testing required for new development or where required. This individual will be expected to work independently with minimal supervision.

A LITTLE BIT MORE ABOUT US:

Hunter Amenities’ global headquarters is in Burlington, Ontario where we manufacture one of the richest portfolios of licensed amenity brands for our 5- and 6-star global hotels, boutique hotels, spas, cruise lines and retail clients. Hunter has built a broad retail portfolio, creating both private labels and branded beauty products of the highest quality. Learn more about our company and culture at www.hunteramenities.com.
Based on our profile and needs we will only contact those candidates selected for interviews. Thanks for applying!
Hunter Amenities International Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. Hunter does not discriminate on the basis of race/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by current law.
Hunter Amenities is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at 1-800-668-1483

• Development of personal care and cosmetic products for the hospitality and retail industries
• Prepare samples required for customer evaluation, marketing purposes, and stability testing.
• Works with production to scale-up laboratory processes for manufacturing.
• Acts as the direct contact for Trial Batch runs in manufacturing.
• Performs Stability testing for products to ensure long term performance as per industry standards.
• Works closely with R&D Chemist to develop products that address customers’ specific market needs and expectations.
• Ability to work effectively with QC and Production ensuring quality and maintain competitive high-quality products.
• Responsible for operational QC checks during the afternoon shift and releasing materials for production as needed.
• Perform inventory cycle counts for all chemicals.
• Interpret and document all test results, calculations and observations and complete comprehensive reports as required; may review other Analyst’s lab notebook for accuracy of calculation and completion
• Coordinate Out of Specs analytical test results to their superior; conduct investigation and complete OOS Analytical Test report
• Maintain a detailed record of all test results and collect data for future specs establishment; initiate specs development and/or modification according to historical data
• Maintains safe and healthy work environment for all staff by following and enforcing standards and procedures.