Director, Analytical Chemistry
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Base pay range
$100,000.00/yr – $115,000.00/yr
Additional compensation types
Annual Bonus
ABOUT WIP
Wip delivers a better energy experience. Period. We create smart, portable formats that provide a powerful boost without the baggage of traditional energy products. Our team sits at the intersection of science, design, and consumer culture. We bring together innovation, intention, and scale to unlock new energy rituals and meet people wherever they go – training, creating, commuting, or grinding through a shift.
We are building a brand that moves with people – and fuels their days.
The $120B+ U.S. caffeine market is massive and stagnant – dominated by outdated formats that no longer match how people live. Wip is here to change that. Our products offer modern consumers a new way to access energy: easy-to-use pouches, crafted with premium, functional ingredients, at a lower cost. We are building a brand and product platform that expands the category and reshapes habits.
This is not an iteration. It is a redefinition.
Our Team
Wip is on a mission to build a once-in-a-generation energy brand, and we are rapidly assembling the team to do it. We are creators, operators, and builders who move fast, think boldly, and operate with high standards. We work across functions – R&D, brand, sales, operations, people, and more – to create something new and enduring.
If you want to shape a company and a category, we want to meet you.
THE ROLE
We are seeking a Director of Analytical Chemistry to lead the design, buildout, and day-to-day operations of our R&D lab. This role is ideal for a hands-on scientific leader with deep experience in analytical method development, a passion for innovation, and the ability to scale both systems and teams. You’ll be instrumental in shaping our next-generation products and lab capabilities—and will play a critical role in driving cross-functional product development.
The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, team leadership experience, and thrives in a fast-moving, collaborative environment. This is a unique opportunity to help define our lab infrastructure, culture, and scientific direction from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead hands-on R&D work in the lab while managing and growing a high-performing team
- Oversee method development and validation, particularly using HPLC and GC
- Define the lab setup—including instrument selection, SOP development, and documentation standards
- Collaborate closely with formulation, process engineering, and QC teams to support product development and method transfers
- Ensure regulatory readiness and alignment through robust documentation and lab practices
- Mentor junior scientists and drive cross-training and knowledge-sharing across the team
- Contribute to hiring strategy and onboarding as the team scales
- Play a central role in developing new product formulations, including flavors and performance improvements
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering
- 10–15 years of relevant experience in pharma, chemicals, or CPG industries
- Proven track record in R&D and method development (not just QC)
- Experience managing small technical teams (player-coach style leadership)
- Deep technical proficiency with HPLC (must-have); GC experience is a strong plus
- Experience working cross-functionally with product, process, and regulatory teams
- Excellent documentation, communication, and organizational skills
- Comfortable operating in a fast-growing, ambiguous environment and building systems from scratch
Compensation: $100,000–$115,000 CAD base salary plus performance-based bonus
Seniority level
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Seniority level
Director
Employment type
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Employment type
Full-time
Job function
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Job function
Research and Science
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Industries
Food and Beverage Retail and Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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Company
Wip
Location
Pickering
Country
Canada
Salary
125.000
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