Quality Control Chemist I - Afternoon Shift

Deciem Beauty Group Inc.; Brampton; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Control Chemist I to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on evaluating and testing raw materials and packaging components, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and collaborating with various departments to facilitate product launches. The company promotes a supportive and innovative work environment, where employees are encouraged to grow and thrive. With generous vacation policies, hybrid work options, and a commitment to community engagement, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about quality and science in the beauty industry.

Benefits

Generous Vacation & Personal Days

6 months of paid time off for new parents

Work from anywhere 4 weeks per year

Hybrid work model

Summer Fridays

Employee Assistance Program

Development Grants

LinkedIn Learning membership

Generous discount on DECIEM products

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities are essential.
• Relevant education in chemistry or equivalent work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and testing of raw materials and packaging components.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and laboratory practices.
• Collaborate with teams to address raw material launch requirements.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Problem Solving

Laboratory Safety Procedures

Education

Relevant education in chemistry

Pharmaceutical sciences

Life sciences

Tools

pH Meter

Viscometer

Scales

Thermometer

Job description

Quality Control Chemist I - Afternoon Shift

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 Quality Control Chemist I to join our raw materials team to help test and release raw materials on time.

This position will be based out of our Warehouse facility in Brampton.

Afternoon shift Hours are between 3:30 PM and 11:30 PM.

WHAT YOU’D BE DOING IN THIS ROLE

• Conduct evaluation on raw materials coming Primary and secondary packaging components as per Deciem Quality Standard Operating Procedures.
• Conduct testing and release of incoming raw materials that include testing for colour, odor, texture, pH, Viscosity, FTIR, and Titration.
• Verifying and releasing of incoming Primary and secondary packaging components.
• Cleaning, sanitization, calibration, and verification of Lab equipment. (E.g. pH Meter, viscometer, Scales, and Thermometer).
• Receiving, organizing, and storing of retain samples of raw material and packaging components.
• Work collaboratively with inventory control and warehouse department to ensure raw material and packaging components are tested accordingly to procedure.
• Liaise between Design, Regulatory and R&D Team to address new Raw Material and packaging component commercial launch requirement.
• Address all packaging components related questions from Deciem operations or third-party manufacturers.
• Document activities and results according to quality standards.
• Follow Good Laboratory Practices, Good Documentation Practices, all relevant internal procedures in all laboratories related activities and ensure compliance with Corporate Quality Systems.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Strong computer skills in Microsoft office applications (Excel).
• Relevant education in chemistry science, pharmaceutical sciences, life sciences, OR equivalent work experience is an asset.
• Previous experience with, or good understanding of good laboratory practices and good documentation practices
• Experience with laboratory safety procedures
• Motivation and ability to solve complex problems.

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.

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