Crystal Claire Cosmetics Inc. has inspired the industry with its award-winning cosmetics services since 2004. We embrace research and innovation - ceaselessly bringing advanced cosmeceutical technologies and ingredients into our creation.

At Crystal Claire Cosmetics Inc., we take pride in our innovation, expertise, and excellence in creating the finest cosmetic formulas and packaging solutions for our clients. We partner with the world’s top leading cosmetics companies in providing full integrated turnkey solutions. We value and respect individuality and personal initiative where all employees can develop, grow, and achieve their career goals.

Join us, and be the sparkle of our team

Job Title: Research & Development Senior Chemist – Colour Cosmetics & Skincare

Department: Research & Development (R&D;)

Wage Category: Annual Salary with Benefits

Report to: VP of R&I;

Location: 165 Milner Ave, Scarborough, ON M1S 4G7

Salary: $70,000 to $75,000 per annum

Duties and Responsibilities

1.Formulation Development & Technical Expertise

- Lead the design, development, and optimization of colour cosmetics and skincare formulations, with a primary focus on liquid foundations, concealers, and emulsion-based skincare products with and without SPF.
- Demonstrate strong technical knowledge of emulsion formula architecture, including oil-in-water (O/W) and water-in-oil (W/O) systems, emulsifier selection, rheology modification, polymer systems, and stabilization technologies.
- Develop emulsion-based skincare formulations, including creams, lotions, primers, and hybrid skincare-makeup products, with a focus on texture, moisturization, skin feel, stability, and compatibility with active ingredients.




- Apply scientific principles and practical formulation experience to select appropriate raw materials, processing methods, and manufacturing parameters for current product development and formula improvement.
- Translate customer briefs, marketing concepts, consumer insights, and market trends into innovative, technically feasible, and commercially viable formulations.
- Innovate and improve existing formulas to enhance product performance, stability, aesthetics, sensory experience, and cost effectiveness.
- Develop formulations that meet customer expectations, internal quality standards, performance specifications, cost targets, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Support the successful conversion of laboratory developments into commercial orders through effective technical communication, timely sample delivery, and resolution of formulation challenges.

3.Regulatory Compliance & Raw Material Knowledge

- Ensure formulations are developed in accordance with applicable cosmetic regulatory requirements and customer-specific compliance standards.
- Maintain working knowledge of relevant regulations and restrictions, including EU cosmetics regulations, Health Canada, US FDA requirements, China cosmetic regulations, REACH, ECHA requirements, CMR restrictions, CITES, Prop 65, microplastics restrictions, GMO labelling, heavy metal restrictions,



and other applicable market requirements.
- Evaluate raw material suitability, ingredient restrictions, product claims, and formulation compliance in collaboration with regulatory and quality teams.
- Identify potential regulatory risks during formulation development and recommend suitable alternatives when ingredients or formulation approaches do not meet target-market requirements.

4.Scale-Up, Manufacturing & Technical Troubleshooting

- Collaborate closely with Production, Planning, Quality Assurance, and other relevant teams to ensure successful transfer of formulations from laboratory batches to pilot-scale and full-scale manufacturing.
- Independently supervise pilot batches and support commercial production runs, ensuring that manufacturing parameters, processing sequences, and product quality are maintained.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing challenges related to emulsification, heating and cooling profiles, homogenization, mixing, pigment dispersion, viscosity development, batch uniformity, and product stability.
- Recommend corrective measures and optimize processing conditions to resolve production issues and improve manufacturing efficiency, reproducibility, and product quality.
- Provide technical guidance on batch manufacturing procedures, process controls, and scale-up considerations to minimize deviations and ensure consistent finished-product performance.

5.Technical Leadership & Training

- Provide technical guidance, coaching, and hands-on training to junior chemists in formulation development, laboratory practices, experimental design, stability testing, documentation, and troubleshooting.<

📌 Research & Development Senior Chemist – Colour Cosmetics & Skincare (Toronto)
🏢 Crystal Int'l (Group) Inc. & Crystal Claire Cosmetics
📍 Toronto