R&D and Regulatory Affairs Intern

Who are we?

Organika is a premium natural health company from Vancouver, Canada. We have been obsessed with helping people live healthier for over 35 years now! As trendsetters in the health industry, we strongly believe everyone should have accessibility to natural wellness solutions. We are award-winning innovators, whose collective commitment is to offer the highest-quality standards and put our customers first.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and scientifically-minded Intern to join our Research & Development team. This is a hands-on role that sits at the intersection of clinical science, regulatory compliance, and product formulation. You will assist in validating health claims for our products, navigating Health Canada’s regulatory framework, and the physical creation of next-generation health supplements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Scientific Literature Review: Conduct comprehensive searches and critical appraisals of clinical studies to identify and verify evidence-based health claims for various medical ingredients.
• Regulatory Compliance: Support the regulatory team by drafting and preparing Natural Product Number (NPN) applications in alignment with Health Canada’s Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) standards.
• Product Prototyping: Execute benchtop prototyping for Ready-To-Mix (RTM) powders. This includes measuring raw materials, adjusting flavor profiles, and testing solubility/stability.
• Data Synthesis: Translate complex clinical data into internal summaries that inform both the marketing and quality assurance teams regarding acceptable health claims.
• Other duties within the R&D team as required.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a Masters program in Human Nutrition, Food Science, Applied Biology, or a related Life Sciences field.
• Analytical Rigor: Demonstrated ability to interpret biostatistics and clinical trial methodologies (e.g., understanding p-values, sample sizes, and study designs).
• Technical Writing: Strong ability to draft formal scientific documents or regulatory applications.
• Communication: Fluent in English with the ability to explain scientific findings clearly.

Work Environment:

• This is a full-time, 100% in-office position for approximately 4 months with the potential to extend. You will work directly with our R&D and Quality teams in a professional office setting.

Benefits:

• Direct experience with Health Canada’s NHP regulatory processes.
• Practical "bench-to-bottle" R&D experience in the NHP industry.
• Mentorship from industry professionals in a fast-paced Canadian brand.

Why work for Organika?

Working with us means you will belong to a team of driven individuals who thrive in a versatile and ever-changing environment. We are on a journey to achieve our vision of being the #1 guide for natural health in Canada and we are looking for individuals who are genuinely excited about this!

Certified as a Great place to Work® and a Diversity Equity Inclusion Workplace™ we are serious about providing an environment that supports happy, healthy, and hungry individuals achieve their personal and professional dreams. With over 70% of our team holding nationalities outside of Canada, and the ability to speak over 25 different languages, we are a team that welcomes everyone. 

Aside from being a part of a globally recognized brand, we offer some great benefits and perks such as: access to an on-site RHN, yoga, guided mediation, professional development allowance, fitness reimbursements, mat-leave top-up, regular social events, product discounts... just to name a few.

Apply Now 

If this sounds like a journey you’d like to be a part of, please submit your resume and short note about why you are excited about this opportunity today! While we may not be able to respond to everyone individually, please know that we truly appreciate the time and effort you put into your application, and we will be in touch with only those successfully selected for next steps.