Packaging Development Associate

Overview

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 a Packaging Development Associate to join our Research & Development team on a full-time and permanent basis. This position will be based out of our Fraser 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

• Conduct and document a variety of packaging tests, including fill weight assessments.
• Collaborate with various teams (R&D, Design, Brand, Supply chain, Regulatory, Sustainability, Quality, Production, Project managers) to support packaging initiatives.
• Perform packaging compatibility by designing soak tests to evaluate material interactions with product formulas.
• Review and interpret technical drawings and specifications for packaging components and conduct dimensional checks on received samples, noting discrepancies and reporting them.
• Perform functionality testing to assess the performance of packaging components (e.g., pumps, caps, dispensers).
• Conduct investigation tests to identify root causes of packaging problems and propose solutions.
• Coordinate the arrangement of packaging samples for testing and organize and maintain the inventory of lab samples.
• Support the development of new packaging solutions and the improvement of existing ones and order and maintain new packaging components for various projects.
• Support packaging line trials at production facilities or with third-party manufacturers, including assessing performance, troubleshooting, and documenting results.
• Maintain and organize accurate records of all test results and findings and assist in the generation and safekeeping of technical documentation.

Skills and qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific or technical field (Materials Science/Chemical Engineering/Packaging Science).
• 1+ year of prior experience in a lab or R&D environment is preferred, particularly within the cosmetics or consumer goods industry.
• Understanding of packaging development and packaging assessment principles
• Basic understanding of Packaging materials and testing methods
• Strong Attention to Detail, passion for hands-on, lab-based work, excellent organizational and time management skills

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

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