09 May 2025

Formulation Chemist / Formulator

Markham, ON

We're hiring a Formulator for our client in chemical manufacturing! Develop and optimize products, work hands-on in the lab, and drive innovation. Great opportunity to grow!
Agilus is recruiting for a Formulation Chemist/Formulator in the chemical manufacturing industry in Markham, Ontario.

A day in the life:

Develop and formulate innovative consumer products across a range of applications (e.g., cleaning products, automotive, various adhesives, etc.)
Enhance and refine existing formulations to ensure regulatory compliance and maximize product performance.
Perform hands-on laboratory tasks including batching, stability analysis, and performance testing.
Work closely with Regulatory, QA/QC, Sales, and Marketing teams to ensure formulation activities align with business goals and compliance requirements.
Keep up-to-date with industry regulations and standards, including CARB, EPA, SCAQMD, and VOC-related guidelines.
Research, source, and assess raw materials with an emphasis on sustainability, regulatory adherence, functionality, and cost-efficiency.
Accurately document formulations, maintain lab notebooks, and compile detailed technical records.
Diagnose and resolve formulation or manufacturing issues, providing technical insights and assistance to internal departments or clients.

You bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
Minimum of 3 years’ hands-on experience formulating consumer or industrial chemical products.
Recent experience working within Canadian regulations including lab standards, VOC, transportation standards, reformulation strategies and vendor relationships
Strong knowledge of raw material chemistry, surfactants, stabilizers, emulsifiers, solvents, and additives. Aerosol backgrounds is an asset.
Ability to balance regulatory compliance with cost, performance, and sustainability.
Familiarity with lab equipment and analytical techniques (e.g., viscosity, pH, density).
Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail in documentation and reporting.
Strong problem-solving skills and effective communication across technical and cross-functional teams.

What's in it for you:

Annual Salary: $60,000 - $70,000, based on experience
Work Schedule: Mon to Fri (7:30am to 4pm or 9am to 5pm) 40 hour work week
3 weeks of paid vacation +sick days
Eligibility for RRSP contributions after one year of employment
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Bonus opportunities
Opportunities for career growth and development
Work for one of the leading manufacturer of chemical products, with strong reputation for quality and innovation in the chemical manufacturing industry

Interested?
Please apply directly online

Agilus would like to thank all candidates for their interest in this opportunity. Due to the volume of resumes we receive; we may only be able to respond directly to those candidates being selected for an interview.
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We value a diverse workplace.

Agilus Work Solutions is committed to employ people from diverse backgrounds and we actively demonstrate inclusiveness through fair, equitable and accessible hiring practices. We recognize the strength that comes from different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives and welcome candidates who identify as visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons within the LGBTQ+ community. We feel it is important as an organization that all people have access and opportunity to be employed, to be valued and to be respected.

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