Stability Development Associate Chemist (12-month Contract)

DECIEM; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation and personal days

Employee Assistance Program

Development grants & LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

DECIEM, The Abnormal Beauty Company, seeks a Stability Development Associate Chemist for a 12-month contract based at our Toronto head office (Liberty Village). This entry-level role supports cosmetic formulation within the Analytical Development team, focusing on chromatography and characterization techniques.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates with a strong chemistry foundation, eager to gain hands-on lab experience and work in a fast-growing beauty company headquartered in Canada.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in analytical, R&D, or Quality Control laboratory within cosmetics/pharmaceutical/Cannabis industries.
• Solid knowledge of cGMP, GLP, ICH guidelines, USP/NF, BP, EP, ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing of raw materials, finished products, stability, in-process, etc., using analytical techniques (HPLC, UPLC, GC, FTIR, UV spectroscopy).
• Design, develop, validate, and transfer analytical methods in accordance with regulatory requirements (ICH, USP, BP, EP).
• Prepare, review, and execute analytical protocols and technical reports.
• Perform calibrations and routine maintenance of analytical instrumentation.
• Follow GLP, GxP and internal SOPs; ensure compliance with Corporate Quality Systems.
• Support cross-training and mentoring across departments.

Skills

HPLC/UPLC/GC

Chromatography

GxP/compliance

Lab instrumentation maintenance

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in chemistry

Tools

Empower

LIMS

Job description

Stability Development Associate Chemist (12-month Contract)

• Stability Development Associate Chemist (12-month Contract)

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, have 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’R LOOKING FOR

The Associate Chemist will join the Analytical Development team to support cosmetic formulation development. This entry-level position is ideal for recent graduates with a strong theoretical foundation in chemistry who are eager to gain hands-on laboratory experience with chromatography, GxP and various characterization techniques.

This position is for a 12-month contract through one of our Agency Partners and is based out of our Head Office located in Liberty Village, Toronto. Candidates are expected to be in-office 5-days a week with no hybrid flexibility.

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

• Perform testing of raw materials, finished products, stability, in process, etc., using various analytical techniques (HPLC, UPLC, GC, FTIR, UV Spectroscopy, wet chemistry, Rheology and other physical chemistry techniques).
• With minimum support, design, develop, validate, and transfer analytical methods in accordance with regulatory requirements (ICH, USP, BP, EP).
• Prepare, review, and execute analytical protocols and technical reports.
• Perform calibrations and routine maintenance of analytical instrumentation as needed.
• Ensure that the lab equipment is in good working order and take the action when required as per internal procedures and SOPs
• Identify and investigate Out of Trend (OOT) and Out-of-Specification (OOS) results.
  
• Follow Good Laboratory Practices, Good Documentation Practices, all relevant internal procedures in all laboratories related activities and ensure compliance with Corporate Quality Systems.
• Actively participate in the development of internal SOPs, Work Instructions, templates, logbooks, etc.
• Support cross-training and mentoring across departments, as required.
• Issue and reconcile laboratory notebooks in accordance with internal procedures.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 2 years of hands‑on experience in an analytical, R&D, or Quality Control laboratory within the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, or cannabis industries.
• Solid knowledge of cGMP, GLP, ICH guidelines, USP/NF, BP, EP, and ISO standards.
• Experience with chromatographic and other laboratory software systems (e.g.. Empower, LIMS) is a plus.
• Experience with statistical analysis and data trending for shelf-life determination.

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.
• 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…

• Play in the grey.
• Be the rabbit.

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 DEI 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.