Stability Development Associate Chemist - (16-month contract)

WHAT ON EARTH IS DECIEM?

We are a collective of disrupters and doers, of creatives and scientists, with a mission to reimagine the world of beauty.

Since inception, our vertically integrated structure, including our own laboratories, manufacturing, retail stores, and brand infrastructure, has enabled us to rapidly identify opportunities and deliver quality. Home to The Ordinary, NIOD, AVESTAN, and other emerging brands, our goal is to create with purpose. We were founded on the principle of doing everything that others don’t. Because normal gets you nowhere. We are DECIEM, The Abnormal Beauty Company. 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 a Stability Development Associate Chemist who will be responsible for leading and carrying out the full stability process in our Toronto location.

PAY RANGE

The anticipated base salary for this position is $60,000 to $65,000. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location.

WHAT YOU'D BE DOING IN THIS ROLE

• Leads and executes all aspects of the stability program, including participating in the designing protocols, preparing and placing samples, analyzing results, and generating reports to establish and maintain product shelf-life in compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements across all stages of the product lifecycle.
• Develops fit‑for‑purpose stability protocols tailored to product‑specific characteristics and formulation knowledge to ensure meaningful and reliable shelf‑life data.
• Performs innovative and rigorous physical characterization testing as well as qualitative and quantitative analysis using a variety of analytical techniques including wet chemistry, UV‑Vis, titration, rheology, FTIR, UV spectrophotometry, HPLC/UPLC‑UV/PDA, and others.
• Identifies and leads the escalation of Out of Trend (OOT) and Out‑of‑Specification (OOS) results, and drives root‑cause investigations and corrective actions to ensure product quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Lead the assessment of packaging integrity, compatibility, and potential leachables/extractables in collaboration with packaging development and regulatory teams to ensure product quality, compliance, and long‑term shelf‑life stability.
• Accurately document and interpret analytical results, maintaining detailed records in compliance with cGMP standards.
• Owns the continuous innovation and quality improvement by contributing to the creation and revision of internal SOPs, Work Instructions, and best practices.
• Lead and coordinate operational activities by delegating appropriate tasks to the Stability Coordinator, including purchasing of lab supplies, communicating with vendors, scheduling equipment repairs, and supporting qualification and maintenance activities, to ensure seamless lab operations and adherence to timelines.
• Responsible for identifying and driving continuous improvement opportunities within the laboratory, to support innovation, efficiency, and overall lab performance.
• Maintains comprehensive documentation, including lab notebooks, equipment logbooks, and raw data files, in accordance with applicable SOPs and data integrity standards.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE

• Hands on experience with various analytical techniques including, but not limited to physical characterization techniques, wet chemistry techniques, FTIR, UV spectrophotometry, HPLC/UPLC‑UV/PDA, sample preparation techniques.
• Familiar with USP, BP, EP, ICH Stability guidelines, ISO standards and regulatory requirements applicable to cosmetic and OTC products.
• Good understanding of good laboratory practices and good documentation practices.
• Good understanding of laboratory safety procedures.
• 3+ years of experience in Quality Control Lab, Analytical Lab, or in an R&D setting in Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic or Cannabis industries is an asset.

WHAT YOU'LL BE GAINING BY JOINING OUR TEAM

• 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).
• 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

• Defy Convention.
• Make it real.
• Play in the grey.
• Build Bridges.
• Be the rabbit.

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.

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.