We are seeking a Senior Scientist, Formulation Development to lead the creation, replication, and optimization of innovative and existing products using a wide range of raw materials. In this key role, you will drive prototype development and testing while collaborating with internal teams to share best practices and support strategic business objectives. You will be responsible for calculating product costs, ensuring compliance with sustainability initiatives, and aligning your work with our company’s core values—including our commitment to people, the planet, and profit. If you're passionate about innovation, collaboration, and sustainable product development, we’d love to hear from you.
Permanent Full-Time (40 hours)
Monday to Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (flexible); Hybrid
In this role, you will:
Develop and improve new and existing products through lab trials, pilot runs, and production scale-ups.
Design experimental trials for reformulation, troubleshooting, and reprocessing projects.
Prepare and review Master Manufacturing Documents (MMFs) and support costing and documentation for new products.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support QA investigations, vendor evaluations, and interdepartmental technical needs.
Contribute to strategic initiatives, including SR&ED reporting, cost-saving projects, and sharing best practices with team members.
You have:
A Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Nutrition, Food or Pharmaceutical Sciences, with 7–10 years of formulation R&D experience in pharma or nutraceuticals.
Hands-on knowledge of production equipment and processes across various dosage forms (e.g., tablets, capsules, liquids, powders, softgels).
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office; familiarity with ERP systems, SharePoint, and Asana is a plus.
Experience with NHP regulations, GMP standards, analytical test methods, and Health Canada compliance.
A track record of scientific problem-solving, analytical thinking, and project coordination in dynamic R&D environments.
You get:
Great benefits (healthcare, health & personal spending accounts, wellness days, Employee & Family Assistance Program)
Company provided RRSP
$300.00 per year to spend on company products
Employee discount pricing
Why us?
We’re much bigger than you think, 30+ natural health brands loved across North America
Proudly Canadian owned & operated and a Certified B Corp company
Learn more about us here: https://ca.naturalfactors.com/pages/our-nature
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This position is open to all qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in the country in which this job is located. Only electronic applications can be accepted. This position will close when a competitive candidate pool has been identified. We thank you all for your applications and a member of our team will contact you soon. All the best!
All Internal applicants will be given priority for consideration for the first five business days that this position is posted. After that five days, Internal applicants will be considered along with all other applicants; however, are guaranteed at minimum a call from the Talent Acquisition team.
