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, 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’RE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for an Microbiology Analyst II to join our Scientific team in a Full-time position. This role is based at our Fraser Head Office in Liberty Village, Toronto, and requires working on-site five days a week.
PAY RANGE
The anticipated base salary for this position is $70,000 to $75,000.
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
- Evaluate new raw materials and finished goods to establish "Acceptance Criteria" based on product categories.
- Design and execute stability programs and "Period After Opening" (PAO) in-use studies to determine product shelf life.
- Perform Microbial Enumeration, Specified Organism Detection, Preservative Efficacy Testing (PET), and Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) testing, microbial identification.
- Execute Method Suitability and Method Validation protocols for new products and processes.
- Investigate and resolve microbial challenges in new and existing products to ensure formula stability.
- Perform isolate identification and manage the laboratory’s stock culture collection for quality control testing.
- Coordinate and process sampling for air, surfaces, water, equipment, and personnel to ensure facility hygiene.
- Operate and maintain specialized lab equipment (e.g., pH meters, water activity meters, autoclaves, Masterclaves, and automated plate pourers) and manage their qualification and calibration schedules.
- Prepare, review, and approve departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Lead laboratory investigations for Out-of-Specification (OOS) and Out-of-Trend (OOT) results, utilizing critical thinking to resolve test design or execution issues.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE
- Experience in manufacturing sites for cosmetics or pharmaceutical an asset
- Familiarity of preservative efficacy in various cosmetic formulations an asset
- Experience in LIMS is an asset
- Computer skills (Word, Excel, Power point)
- GMP/GLP trained and aseptic technique qualifications are an asset
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).
- 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…
- ✨ Defy Convention.
- ✨ Make it real.
- ✨ Play in the grey.
- ✨ Build Bridges.
- ✨ 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 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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