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 a Clinical Research Scientist II - Delivery Sciences – Global to join our team in the Lab located at our Head Office in Liberty Village, 15 Fraser Avenue, Toronto, M6K 1Y
WHAT YOU’D BE DOING IN THIS ROLE
- Acting as an internal subject matter expert on skin biology, pathology, molecular & cell biology and relevant biological techniques, and carrying out relevant experiments
- Designing and evaluating cell and tissue-based studies to understand the mechanistic pathways that are activated with different treatments.
- Analyzing and quantifying active penetration in the skin using classical analytical techniques such as Franz cell and HPLC.
- Evaluation of protein expression and specific biomarkers as needed from skin models to support new product development and asset preparation for key markets.
- Understand and anticipate emerging techniques and technologies to provide DECIEM with an advantage in skin research.
- Exercises solid judgment to prioritize studies, considering feasibility and project impact.
- Deep understanding of clinical/skin science, and clinical testing in the cosmetics industry.
- Scours relevant scientific literature and routinely incorporates new insights into research activities.
- Explores the feasibility of applying new scientific principles/concepts or implements and validates new experimental approaches and technologies to achieve project goals.
- Supporting the rest of the team and development initiatives as needed
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE
- MSc. in Biochemistry or a related discipline, with 1-2 years of industry experience.
- Excellent documentation practices.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Able to work independently and in a team with minimal supervision.
- Solution oriented problem solver with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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 are a few of our favorite perks and benefits, in no particular order…
- Unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Program that includes mental health care, mindfulness programs, and more.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning membership to help you keep growing and learning.
- First dibs on new products.
- 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 honored 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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