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, 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 Principal Scientist to join our Analytical Services team on a 1-year contract. This position will be based out of our Fraser Head Office, located in Liberty Village and will require candidates to work 5-days a week on-site in the office. This position will have a large focus on the Raw Material Qualification Process and Method Development and Validation.
WHAT YOU’D BE DOING IN THIS ROLE
- Collaborates within cross-functional teams to launch new formulations aligned with company vision
- Supports NPD process with analytical insights for raw materials choice and phase-appropriate analytical strategies to deliver cost-effective solutions that manage risk and preserve confidence in analytical data
- Leads method development, transfer, qualification, and validation of QC-friendly product release methods
- Supports the definition and justification of phase-appropriate specifications
- Contributes to new market expansion strategies by developing innovative approaches to substantiate and support label claims
- Contributes to formula optimization through scientific studies supporting product investigation, stability challenges, formulation interactions, and manufacturing processes
- Plans and executes complex projects while supporting high-quality research and documentation standards
- Communicates project results to stakeholders, documenting achievements in reports, publications, or presentations
- Advocates for adoption of new tools and technologies to enhance current capabilities and foster departmental growth in alignment with project and departmental goals
- Manages analytical projects, author/review technical documents, and ensure compliance with SOPs and regulatory requirements
- Oversees daily industrially focused analytical operations, including sample custody, equipment scheduling, work assignments, and regulatory compliance
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE
- Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or related field with 5+ years of experience, or M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry or related field with 8+ years of relevant experience, or B.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry or related field with 10+ years relevant experience in industry
- Ability in a wide range of analytical techniques including GC, GC/MS, HPLC, LC/MS, Wet Chemistry and Physical Chemistry techniques
- Extensive technical knowledge of cosmetic formulation technology or pharmaceuticals, actives, and raw materials
- In-depth knowledge of GLP, GMP guidelines, and regulatory requirements for cosmetic and OTC products
- People management experience is a plus
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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