Director of Research, Development, and Technical Services

Are you an innovative leader in chemical formulation looking to drive product strategy for a top-tier manufacturer?
We are seeking an experienced Director, R&D and Technical Services to lead product development, innovation, and technical solutions across the home care and personal care sectors. Reporting directly to the VP of New Business Development & Supply Chain, you will spearhead high-quality, cost-effective formulation development while advancing sustainability goals and supporting core manufacturing operations.

Job Title: Director, R&D and Technical Services

Location: Burlington, Ontario (On-site)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: $120,000 – $130,000 annually (commensurate with experience)

Advantages
Competitive Salary: Attractive annual compensation package ($120,000 – $130,000 based on experience).

Growth Opportunities: Key leadership position within a dynamic, fast-growing company.

Impactful Work: Drive eco-friendly initiatives and direct sustainability strategy in household and personal care manufacturing.

Responsibilities
Design, plan, and advance technical and laboratory projects from concept through commercialization.

Formulate and reverse-engineer high-performance liquid products across Home Care, Personal Care, and Industrial & Institutional (I&I) cleaning categories.

Identify and execute cost-saving formulation re-designs to support client margins without sacrificing quality.

Collaborate closely with production, quality assurance, and business development teams to ensure successful scale-up and client delivery.

Create and deliver technical presentations for both internal stakeholders and external clients.

Monitor trade literature and raw material developments to establish market strategies and technology pipelines.

Provide technical support to manufacturing facilities to maintain rigorous quality and regulatory standards.

Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.

Experience: 5 to 8+ years of hands-on formulation and technical experience within the Home Care, Personal Care, or I&I cleaning markets.

Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of surfactants, liquid blending, performance testing, and analytical methodologies; strong background in statistical experimental design (DOE) is preferred.

R&D Leadership: Proven track record of reverse engineering, cost-reduction formulating, and managing laboratory projects end-to-end.

Communication: Exceptional oral and written communication skills with experience providing technical guidance directly to clients and suppliers.

Summary
If you are a scientific leader ready to shape the future of eco-conscious product development, we want to hear from you!

Please submit your resume directly to Leslie Walker at to apply or learn more about this opportunity.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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