Job Description

WHAT ON EARTH IS DECIEM? Known as \xe2\x80\x9cThe Abnormal Beauty Company\xe2\x80\x9d, DECIEM is the parent company of The Ordinary, NIOD, Avestan, 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\xe2\x80\x99re looking for someone who shares this vision and wants to grow with us! WHAT WE\xe2\x80\x99RE LOOKING FOR We are looking for an Analytical Development Senior Chemist who will develop analytical methods for our scientific research departments and QC labs using a range of software, techniques, equipment such as LC-MS, HPLC, ICP-MS, GC, ICP and NMR to carry out research and routine analysis. This role is based out of our Mississauga (American Drive) office. WHAT YOU\xe2\x80\x99D BE DOING IN THIS ROLE

• Independently execute and troubleshoot analytical activities such as method transfer, validation, performance qualification, performance verification and stability studies.
• Conduct investigations in product related issues, compatibility studies, and provide technical expertise in support of deviations and other product related investigations.
• Perform data analysis, documentation, and reporting of results in accordance with DECIEM Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), cGLP and cGMP.
• Provide technical support and training to other team members where required on troubleshooting, procedure implementation, instrument set up and method issues.
• Provide guidance in the design and execution of analytical methods in the developmental stage.
• Support laboratory growth by developing workflows and standard procedures for new and existing instrumentation and processes.
• Anticipate/recognize potential problems with equipment and/or supplies, and initiates action to solve or prevent problems.
• Perform calibrations and routine maintenance of analytical instrumentation as well as data reviews, write protocols, and generate reports.
• Follow cGLPs, cGMPs and cGDPs, and all relevant internal procedures in all laboratories related activities and ensure compliance with Corporate Quality Systems.
• Issue lab books for the laboratory staff as per internal procedures and ensures reconciliation through periodic inventory.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in analytical method development and method validation in a GMP or GLP environment OR Academic background (PhD preferred).
• Expertise in analytical techniques: LC-MS, HPLC, ICP-MS, GC, ICP, UV, IR, and Wet Chemistry and NMR, including Chromatographic Data Systems and laboratory software.
• Knowledge of DOE principles and software.
• Good written and verbal English communication skills.
• Good knowledge of the Scientific Method and ability to use an organized and methodical approach to problem solving.
• Knowledge of Project Management concepts.

WHAT YOU\xe2\x80\x99LL BE GAINING BY JOINING OUR TEAM There\xe2\x80\x99s a lot of good stuff that comes along with being a DECIEM team member. Here\xe2\x80\x99s a few of our favourite perks and benefits, in no particular order\xe2\x80\xa6

• 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\xe2\x80\x99s - get off at 1pm all summer long! (for applicable roles).
• A dog-friendly office (and lots of cute dogs to play with).
• 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\xe2\x80\xa6

• Do the right thing
• Create impact
• Respect small things
• \xe2\x9d\xa4\xef\xb8\x8f Care too much
• Be the future

These values continue to guide us in all that we do. Along the way, we\xe2\x80\x99ve 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\xe2\x80\x99re still blushing! SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL IMPACT DECIEM\xe2\x80\x99s 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, "Commit to Change, Change will Come". 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 #SP