R&D Chemist I

Known as “The Abnormal Beauty Company”, DECIEM is the parent company of The Ordinary, NIOD, and other beauty brands & is an industry disruptor with a science first approach to innovation. DECIEM was Co-Founded in 2013 by the late Brandon Truaxe, a visionary who set out to change the beauty industry through authenticity and transparency. He developed DECIEM to be a happy family (of people and beauty brands), rooted in kindness, creativity, diversity, and respect, alongside Co-Founder, Nicola Kilner.

We are growing rapidly and we’re looking for someone who shares this vision and wants to grow with us!

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for an R&D Chemist to join our Scientific team on a full-time, permanent basis. This position will be based out of our Head Office located in Liberty Village and will require candidates to work on-site, 5-days a week.

WHAT YOU’D BE DOING IN THIS ROLE

• Aid in making physical samples/prototypes from initial to final product development stage.
• Document and report development cycle of the products.
• Aid in researching assigned topics.
• Work closely with Research and Development personnel on expected product behaviour throughout development stage and under stability conditions
• Prepare and communicate development stability reports according to standards, and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform all the necessary testing on sample prototypes and stability samples, including organoleptic properties and other tests such as pH, viscosity, and other necessary tests.
• Perform the necessary calibration of weighing scales, viscometer, and pH meter based on written procedures.
• Input new ingredients into the ingredient database and continually update existing database.
• Compile records for analytical studies.
• Follow and develop new SOPs.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE

• Relevant education in Science, Research and Development or another relevant field OR equivalent work experience
• Good knowledge and understanding of GLP and GMP, and regulatory requirements applicable to stability of Cosmetics and OTC products.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills, self-motivated, highly organized, detail oriented, and with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good computer skills with Microsoft applications.
• Good documentation practices.
  

WHAT YOU’LL BE GAINING BY JOINING OUR TEAM

There’s a lot of good stuff that comes along with being a DECIEM team member. Here’s a few of our favourite perks and benefits, in no particular order…

• Generous Vacation & Personal Days, plus additional time off for volunteering in your community, voting, peaceful protesting, celebrating your birthday, and more.
• 6 months of paid time off for new parents (inclusive of all genders).
• Work from anywhere 4 weeks per year.
• A hybrid work model (for applicable roles).
• Summer Friday’s - get off at 1pm all summer long! (for applicable roles).
• Unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Program that includes mental health care, mindfulness programs, and more.
• Access to Development Grants & a LinkedIn Learning membership to help you keep growing and learning.
• A generous discount on DECIEM products for you, your family, and your friends.

BUILDING GROWTH TO POWER GOOD

We are a People first company that lives by our core values to…

• 😊 Do the right thing
• 🌱 Respect small things
• 🚀 Be the future

These values continue to guide us in all that we do. Along the way, we’ve been honoured to win some pretty incredible awards, including a CEW Achiever Award, Best Skincare Brand at Sunday Times Style Beauty Awards, and Most Popular Sustainable Brand by The Cosmetify Index Global. We’re still blushing!

SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL IMPACT

DECIEM’s objective is to build growth and do good things while prioritizing people, animals, and the Earth.

Our Sustainability strategy is focused on fighting climate change, improved waste management, responsible packaging, responsible sourcing and product lifecycle, and water conservation.

In 2020, DECIEM established the Good Fund to support both large and grassroots charities in response to global events.

CREATING A HUMAN WORLD OF BEAUTY

DECIEM is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) by creating meaningful, measurable change in the lives of our team members and in the communities where we operate. Achieving equality is critical to DECIEM and our future. You can learn more about our DEI commitment in our open letter, "Belonging is the Destination, Change is the Journey".

DECIEM is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on age, colour, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. We are also committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted to be part of our recruitment process and require accommodation, please let us know.

WANT TO JOIN US?

Thank you for reading the whole thing! If you liked what you heard, kindly send us your resume. We really appreciate your effort in applying for this position. However, only those who have been shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. <3