We Create Products and Brands That People Trust to Clean, Sanitize, and Protect Their Homes, Pools, and Cars. When you join KIK Consumer Products, you’re joining a team that cares about the work we do and also about each other. We bring exceptional brands and products to consumers that help them protect the health and wellness of their families, the cleanliness of their homes and pools, and the life of their automobiles. We are committed to building a culture of performance driven by accountability, empowerment, collaboration, and agility that enables timely fact-based decision-making and exceptional execution with unwavering ethics. As one of North America’s largest independent manufacturers of consumer products, KIK helps a large portfolio of brands and retailers bring their products to life.

Your Role at KIK

A Senior Formulating Chemist, plays a key role in leading and carrying out R&D projects aimed at product innovation, optimizing the performance and costs of existing products, and integrating new raw materials. While reporting directly to the Senior R&D and Regulatory Affairs Manager, he/she must demonstrate leadership, autonomy and initiative in order to steer projects proactively and effectively.

What You’ll Be Doing

1. Innovation and Product Development:

Initiate and lead R&D projects for new products or the improvement and cost reduction of existing products, in collaboration with the Senior R&D and Regulatory Affairs Manager. Perform scientific and technical watch to document projects, collect data, and interpret results to support development decisions. Develop and test prototype innovative formulations, analyzing and optimizing laboratory results. Conduct research into innovative or cost-efficient raw materials under the supervision of the Senior Manager, while taking the initiative to explore new avenues. Actively contribute to the development of internal standard methods for performance testing and analysis. Monitor and analyze market trends and innovations in formulations, ingredients and related claims, and active ingredients.

2. Validation and Raw Materials Management:

 Research and test new raw materials, ensuring their suitability for existing or new products, while following established validation standards. Monitor and manage raw materials validation projects in coordination with its manager, while guaranteeing the quality of selected raw materials. Update and integrate raw materials data into R&D databases. Actively contribute to the management and integration of new raw materials into internal processes, in collaboration with the HESS team.

3. Leadership and Communication:

As a leader in his/her field, guide and motivate team members while maintaining clear and fluid communication with internal stakeholders. Work closely with manager to ensure effective coordination of R&D projects and priorities. Take the initiative to solve complex problems, while ensuring transparent communication of progress and results to teams and manager.

What You’ll Bring

Degree in chemistry (bachelor's, master's or equivalent) Minimum 7-10 years' experience in R&D and formulation in a senior chemist role, with a strong ability to lead projects independently while working closely with managers. Knowledge of GHS regulations, RPCC2001, DIN registration, etc. Mastery of IT tools, in particular the Microsoft Office suite. Excellent communication skills in French and English, both written and oral. Proven leadership, with the ability to guide and inspire a team while being results-oriented. Sense of initiative and ability to evolve in a constantly changing environment.

What Awaits For You at KIK- LAVO Division

Permanent employment  Competitive salaries Annual salary increases and bonuses Group insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, travel, etc.) KIK participation in your pension plan Employee assistance program Long-term advancement and development opportunities A dynamic environment where teamwork is a priority Easily accessible by public transit

About KIK

We create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes, pools, and cars. We are one of North America’s largest independent consumer product manufacturers with 20 North American manufacturing facilities. We also operate globally in Europe, Asia, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. We are known for our portfolio of over 40 brands including Spic and Span® and Comet® cleaning products, Clorox® Pool&Spa™ (under license), BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry® pool chemicals, and Prestone® and Holts® automotive performance chemicals. We are also the #1 producer in North America of store-brand (“private label”) bleach and a leading private-label provider of laundry detergent and additives, dishwashing products, general-purpose cleaning, and other home care products.

Our global team of over 2,500 employees drives our capabilities in product development, product formulation, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, packaging design, brand marketing, project management, quality assurance, compliance, distribution, and logistics.

Our organization is constantly evolving and is driven by a set of “One KIK” values – a dedication to following through on commitments in a customer-focused, profit-motivated way; while never compromising on safety, ethics, or integrity.

KIK is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. KIK does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status in uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information or any other status protected by law. 

KIK is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the job, please contact Human Resources immediately.