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 Specialist, R&D Manufacturing - Process Innovation to join our team on a full-time permanent basis. This position will require candidates to be in-office 5 days a week and candidates will split time between our Head Office in Liberty Village and our Production Facility in Etobicoke.
WHAT YOU’D BE DOING IN THIS ROLE
- Responsible for designing and developing R&D manufacturing processes for various formulation types to support T.O, NIOD, Incubator development.
- Identify and introduce novel & science-based manufacturing technologies and innovative approaches in batch management to R&D formulators and business.
- Demonstrate technical knowledge in understanding and handling of cosmetic raw materials, filling, and manufacturing equipment.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of ISO 22716:2007 and cGMP guidelines.
- Organize and execute laboratory experiments to advance the knowledge and understanding of scale-up requirements.
- Collaborate with R&D formulators and VTT team to develop strategies for scale-up and manufacturing to support ongoing internal research and commercialization.
- Demonstrate creative problem-solving and propose alternative solutions to scale up challenges based on lab, pilot and scaleup batches.
- Calculate the energy requirements to successfully manufacture formulas at different lab scales, 300g – 10L, to provide clear direction and technical information to VTT team.
- Identify the most suitable manufacturing technologies based on the formulations and associated scale up challenges and communicate the requirements to formulators and VTT team. Guide equipment selection and procurement and implement the required process parameters and conditions for R&D lab and pilot area.
- Collaborates across functional areas including analytical development, CR, Micro, QA, QC, and manufacturing to accomplish project goals.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE
- B.S or higher in chemical engineering or a related field
- Experience planning and executing commercial scale lots within the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, or food industry.
- Technical knowledge of manufacturing and filling equipment and of manufacturing processes within the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, or food industry
- Working knowledge of ISO 22716:2007 and cGMP guidelines and formulation experience across a spectrum of formulation chassis, with a good understanding of common stability issues
- Familiarity with process validation and release criteria specifications and familiarity using; viscometers, rheometer, pH meter, pycnometer, centrifuge, homogenizer, and other standard laboratory equipment.
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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