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 a Senior R&D Chemist to join our Scientific team on a full-time and permanent basis. This position is based out of our Head Office, located in Liberty Village. This position requires candidates to work on-site, 5-days a week.
PAY RANGE
The anticipated base salary for this position is $75,000 to $80,000.
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
- Responsible for developing new and innovative formulas and re-engineering benchmark products, hydrous and anhydrous systems, while using performance-based innovative technology and raw materials
- Evaluate technical issues (formula, making process and filling) and provide science-based recommendations for corrective actions
- Collaboration with the process, technology transfer, and quality engineering teams on the pilot and first production batches of new formulae or processing technologies
- Identify and develop innovative and state-of-the-art technologies and formulations in the above categories
- Research and source the latest and most advanced breakthroughs in functional raw materials and skincare actives
- Formulate and prepare lab batches; evaluate texture, performance and stability
- Organize and/or prepare lab batches for testing requirements outside of the R&D lab
- Assess and reformulate existing SKUs to meet the stability and performance expectations
- Research, source and evaluate new processing methods, equipment and testing instruments and methodologies to support innovation
- Develop product specifications by evaluating physical/chemical properties of raw materials and formulations (viscosity, specific gravity, pH, etc.)
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE
- Minimum 8-10 years of formulation experience
- Relevant education in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry or related field or equivalent work experience
- Experience with formulation software, especially Coptis, is preferred but not mandatory
- Working knowledge of GLP and GMP guidelines, and regulatory requirements applicable to skincare and cosmetic industry
- Proven experience with scaleup, Pilot and commercialization of skincare formulations
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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