Company Overview

At Jamieson Wellness, we’re dedicated to improving the world's health and wellness with our portfolio of innovative natural health brands. Established in 1922, Jamieson Vitamins is our heritage brand, available in over 45 countries and recognized as Canada's #1 consumer health brand. We manufacture and market sports nutrition products and specialty supplements under our Progressive, Precision and Iron Vegan brands, and Smart Solutions. For more information, please visit jamiesonwellness.com.

Overall Responsibilities

Reporting to Supervisor, Research & Innovation, the researcher role will be supporting the research driven corporate goals and objectives of the company, and conducting in-depth reviews on ingredients, products and manufacturers to support new product innovation. In this role the researcher will support the process to conceptualize and propose new, innovative products (based on science) for the company to develop. The researcher will follow potential products through the development phases, including idea identification, scoping, and development. Strong communication skills will be employed through liaising with marketing, regulatory, R&D, and finance personnel to identify optimal product development pathways and feasibility.

Specific Key Responsibilities & Duties

· Conduct extensive literature and market competitor reviews on current and new ingredients/products

· Review scientific technical material from raw ingredient and finished product suppliers

· Prepare research-based safety and efficacy documents for regulatory submissions and provide research support in product amendment process

· Provide scientific and technical support to marketing for claim development and substantiation

· Monitor and prepare monthly reports of selected journals, industry reports and other databases

· Work with buyers to source desired new raw materials

· Liaise with third party manufacturers as needed for all steps of the raw product launch process

· Plan and execute internal studies to assess potential products and ingredients

· Propose new formulas for products based on research and marketing objectives; optimize formulation with R&D

· Survey marketplace to purchase competitor products for competitor review purposes

· Working in compliance with the company’ s Health & Safety Policies/SOP’s including but not limited to the Safety Responsibilities Procedure.

· Will comply with Good Manufacturing Practices in all GMP sensitive areas of Jamieson Laboratories Ltd. facilities.

· Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Requirements

· Degree in Science: BSc in Life Sciences, Nutrition, Biomedical Sciences or related

· Previous experience in Research or Product Development, preferably in the Nutraceutical/Pharmaceutical industry or Food industry would be an asset

· Research minded with critical thinking skills

· Computer literate, including effective working skills in Word, Excel, MSOffice, significant experience with literature search engines. Knowledge in ERP systems would be an asset.

· Excellent technical writing skills and good grammar and punctuation. English essential, French desirable

· Energetic, self-motivated and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision

· Effective project prioritization, multi-tasking and communication and networking skills a must

· Knowledge of GMP, GLP and Health & Safety training an asset

Our Values

ACCOUNTABILITY

• We take personal ownership and pride in everything we do
• We demonstrate a bias for action
• We challenge the status quo constantly seeking to improve
• We eliminate barriers and bias to empower others to achieve our goals
• We are accountable to build and promote environments free of bias in regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, and all other types of discrimination

TEAMWORK

• We constructively challenge ourselves and others to achieve desired outcomes
• We demonstrate mutual respect, inspire trust and promote equality with colleagues and partners alike
• We collaborate toward common vision and objectives across all persons, levels, functions and locations as one company
• We recognize, celebrate and value each other’s differences, styles and contributions as one of our greatest strength
• We lead with a passion for winning together

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

• We are empowered to pursue opportunities that will have great impact
• Our curiosity drives us to find better ways to accomplish our goals
• We are agile, embrace change and persevere through adversity
• We demonstrate initiative and take calculated risks together

INTEGRITY

• We do what is right even when it’s not easy
• We demonstrate humility in everything we do
• We courageously stand up and support our diverse heritages, traditions, experiences, beliefs and styles
• We allow ourselves to be vulnerable, admit mistakes, learn from them and move forward

TRANSPARENCY

• We respectfully communicate honestly and directly in a timely manner
• We proactively seek diversity of ideas and provide real feedback in the interest of improvement and development
• We constructively share and respect each other’s opinions and ideas to enable sound decision-making at all levels
• We encourage differing point of views and productive debate to develop the best solutions

EXTERNAL FOCUS

• We focus our efforts with the community, consumer and customer in mind
• We continually seek opportunities through insights that affect our business, customers, consumers, government, environment, technology, competition and suppliers
• We foster positive collaboration with external partners that promote diverse and inclusive environments

How to Apply: All those interested in applying for this job may do so by submitting an application to the Human Resources Department by the closing date noted above. All full-time employees who have been in their current position for six months are eligible to post for the said position. Previous work history will be considered in the final section. Jamieson Laboratories Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes and encourages applications from all interested and qualified candidates. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Jamieson Laboratories Ltd. will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Jamieson Laboratories Ltd. Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Windsor, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Windsor, ON

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