WHAT ON EARTH IS DECIEM?
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 and CEO, 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 Applied Research Chemist II to join our team on a 12 month contract, completing in August 2025. This position is located at our Head Office in Toronto, Ontario and requires candidates to work on-site 5 days a week.
WHAT YOU’D BE DOING IN THIS ROLE
Applied Research & Development:
- Research raw materials (RM) to identify the mode of action, recommend the best RMs/actives based on the formula delivery systems to optimize the claims and effectiveness
- Collaborate with the principal scientists and senior chemists to support selecting RMs/actives and new technologies to complete the assigned New Product Developments (NPDs) and to improve robustness of the formulations
- Use Design of experiments (DOEs) and other statistical analyzes to mitigate potential stability challenges and find synergism between active ingredients
- Assist the R&D and Technical Documentation teams to create, review, and approve technical documents to support NPDs
- Aid to troubleshoot existing products following a thorough analysis, and set up a plan of action
- Engage in supplier meetings and attend conferences, seminars, and conventions
- Assist to prepare documentation for SR&ED and grants
- Aid in patenting new Intellectual Property and Technology
- Support other R&D functions, Regulatory, Clinical Research, Analytical Development, and other departments
- Prepare documentation and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
New Product Development Management:
- Work with the Applied Research principal scientist and Applied Research senior chemists to develop and finalize scientific product concepts
- Support development of new formulations from ideation to launch following the company’s vision
- Support to identify, plan, and source new RM technologies for positioning the brand and innovation initiatives for maximum market impact
- Coordinate with RM suppliers on strategic innovation
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE
- Minimum 3+ years of research related to topical applications or research related to ingredient selection
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related scientific field
- Strong knowledge of GLP and GMP guidelines, and regulatory requirements applicable to cosmetic and OTC products
- Demonstrated research skills and established networking with raw materials suppliers
- DOE experience would be an asset, familiar with statistical analysis tool
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
- 💡 Create impact
- 🌱 Respect small things
- ❤️ Care too much
- 🚀 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
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