Product Development Coordinator

Product Development Coordinator                                        

Location: 530 West Broadway, Vancouver BC, Canada / Lake City Way Warehouse, Burnaby, BC Canada
Core hours: Monday to Friday from 8am – 4:30pm PST;  This is a 32-hour-per-week position , with employees working four days per week during the company's core operating hours.

Role Summary

The Product Development Coordinator - Formulations is responsible for supporting projects involving the planning, development, and testing of cosmetic and OTC formulas.  This role is based out of the Broadway office and works at the Burnaby (Lake City Way) warehouse with lab facility at least once per week.

Responsibilities

• Perform internal validation testing and document results in a descriptive and organized manner.
• Set up third-party testing and coordinate sample shipments to ensure testing schedules are achieved.
• Collaborate with quality and renovation project owners on executing internal and external testing.
• Set up suitable tests with external labs to ensure consistent safety and efficacy.
• Drive the sample review process for stakeholders’ evaluation – perform sample portioning, detailed labels and distribution/shipping.
• Plan and execute internal user testing, analyze feedback and distill insights back to Innovation team.
• Support new product developments by researching trends to complete analysis for Innovation team.
• Prepare formulation post-launch analysis summaries and make recommendations to streamline future developments.
• Research ingredients, actives and technologies and summarize findings as needed.
• Coordinate product focus groups and surveys to provide insight into proposed products as needed.
• Oversee collection prototype logs and maintain organized samples storage
• Manage product disposition to ensure storage space is used effectively  
• Ensure testing supplies inventory is stocked and organized.
• Maintain database of product test reports, results and specifications.
• Update formula trackers and ingredient tools with new and change entries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology or other relevant applied science disciplines
• 1 to 2 years of work experience within a R&D / Product Development capacity.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (especially Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams).
• Excellent organization skills and ability to manage time effectively.
• Strong problem identification and resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate within a team environment.
• Demonstrate ability to take initiative.
• Ability to multi-task and shift priorities as needed.

The Application
Please submit a resume with a cover letter.
Closing date for applications: Wed-23-Aug-2026 at 9pm PST

 

Total Rewards

• Competitive salary, quarterly and annual bonuses based on individual and company goals
• 100% employer-paid premiums for extended health, health spending account, wellness program, green transportation incentive, various paid time-off options available from your first day, and product discounts

• Focus on professional development, 1:1 meetings with your leader, tuition assistance program and length of service rewards

Our Company

Eminence Organic Skin Care provides premium products and unparalleled service to leading salons, spas, beauty professionals, and retail customers. For 14 years in a row, skin care professionals have voted Eminence Organic Skin Care as their Favorite Skin Care Line and their favorite company for Product Education. As a Certified B Corporation®, we are looking for Team-members who seek to positively impact lives within our communities, give back through philanthropic endeavours, and make choices to exemplify sustainability and be stewards of the environment.

Eminence Organic Skin Care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are passionate about maintaining an inclusive workplace that encourages and values diversity.

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