Product Development Associate Scientist
Description
Cronos is an innovative global cannabinoid company committed to building disruptive intellectual property by advancing cannabis research, technology, and product development. With a passion to responsibly elevate the consumer experience, Cronos is building an iconic brand portfolio. Cronos’ diverse international brand portfolio includes Spinach®, PEACE NATURALS® and Lord Jones®. For more information about Cronos and its brands, please visit: https://thecronosgroup.com/.
At Cronos Group, we hire talented people who thrive on solving difficult problems and give them the opportunity to hone new skills and approaches. If you want to play a part in shaping an innovative industry and help build a historically significant company, we want to meet you.
As the Product Development Associate Scientist, you will be responsible for designing and executing on internal projects and initiatives related to product development. The Product Development Associate Scientist will work closely with other members of the Product Development team to drive products forward from concept to implementation. There is a key emphasis on conducting benchtop development work in an organized manner. The ideal candidate must be highly motivated, energetic, and able to work as part of a team and at a fast pace.
This position is based out of Stayner, ON.
What you’ll be doing:
- Design and conduct internal product development experiments and prototypes for cannabis products (this includes all product formats such as pre-roll products, edible products, and cannabis concentrate products).
- Collect and organize data from experiments to generate reports and/or present to the Product Development, cross-functional and management teams.
- Ensure inventory traceability and administrative documentation of all cannabis product being used for product development activities as well as tech-transfer and scale-up activities.
- Maintain inventory of raw materials (non-cannabis products) used in cannabis formulations and preparation
- Participate in R&D stability for Product Development; conduct storage and shipping trials, real time and accelerated conditions for product formats.
- Analyze raw materials and primary/secondary packaging materials for formulation and shipping compatibility.
- Submitting internal and external lab samples for required testing
- Working with logistics to ship cannabis and non-cannabis samples to relevant stakeholders and partners
- Conduct process development experiments, tech-transfer, equipment troubleshooting and scaleup working closely with the production team and 3rd party manufacturers
- Assist with sensory trial batch release and collaborate with the sensory team on trial scope.
- Assist with drafting controlled documents and other QMS (Quality Management System) deliverables
- General housekeeping and cleaning of product development space, equipment, and tools
Your Environment:
- Able to work in varying temperatures
- Able to lift up to 40 lbs.
- Overtime as required
- Frequent time spent in the laboratory, standing, bending, crouching
- Fast-paced environment
You’ll need to have:
- Minimum technical diploma in science or related discipline
- Minimum 3+ years’ experience working in product development in the consumer-packaged goods industry or the cannabis industry
- Team player with excellent interpersonal skills. Must be able to establish and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships
- Independent worker. Must be comfortable with understanding objectives, then working independently to achieve them, seeking input from the rest of the team as needed
- Must have proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
- *Availability to travel: This position may require the ability to travel within North America and potentially Europe. Applicants should be able to meet travel eligibility requirements.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. For candidates with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request in all phases of the selection process.