Job Summary

- We are seeking a Manager, Scale-up and Processing Engineer/Chemist to join our R&D; and Operations teams. In this pivotal role, you will bridge the gap between benchtop R&D; formulation and full-scale commercial manufacturing. Responsible for translating laboratory formulations across a range of cosmetic and health care products into repeatable, robust, and cost-effective production batch sizes. In total, you will be leading scale-up activities across one SV Labs manufacturing sites and working within a team at our additional locations.

Responsibilities

- -Scale up formulations from laboratory bench scale (1–5 kg) to pilot scale (50–100 kg) and full commercial manufacturing scale (500–5,000+ kg).
- -Establish process parameters including addition orders, mixing speeds, shear rates, heating/cooling rates, vacuum pressures, and holding times.
- -Author and review clear, detailed Manufacturing Compounding Instructions tailored to specific plant processing equipment.
- -Provide hands-on support during pilot and initial commercial production runs.
- -Troubleshoot pilot/production issues, including phase separation, viscosity out-of-spec, aeration, emulsion instability, or filling issues.
- -Support root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for out-of-specification (OOS) batches.
- -Partner with R&D; chemists to identify potential scale-up risks early in the development lifecycle
- -Follow all applicable work instructions, standard operating procedures, and documentation requirements.
- -Be responsible for providing complete, reliable, and prompt information to managers and other team members.
- -Drive improvements and upgrades to methods and procedures.




- ·-Assist in projects as they arise.
- -Overtime in evenings or weekends may occasionally be required.
- -Any additional tasks as requested by site and company leadership

EDUCATION

- B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, or a related scientific discipline (M.S. degree a plus)

WORK EXPERIENCE

- 5+ years of direct experience in process development, scale-up, or tech transfer within personal care, cosmetics, OTC, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Hands on experience with pilot plant and laboratory equipment and procedures; comfortable working with all levels of staff
- Experience working in a GMP environment preferred

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

- · Solid problem-solving skills and ability to make quick, data-driven decisions.
- · Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to follow established procedures
- -Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and customer technical communications.
- · Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently
- · Can balance daily challenges with longer-term strategic projects
- · Project Management skills or training such as Prosci or SixSigma
- · Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- · Ability to work in fast-paced, effectively under pressure, and deadline-oriented environment.
- · Flexible availability required beyond daytime schedule, to support projects and customer needs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for the duration of the production shift.

Pay: $80,000.00-$95,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Manager Scale-up and Processing Engineer/Chemist (Brampton)
🏢 SV Labs
📍 Brampton