Analytical Development Associate Chemist

Analytical Development Associate Chemist - (12-month contract)

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!

We are looking for a Analytical Development Associate Chemist role is responsible for conducting routine and non‑routine analytical testing, supporting method development and validation, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal quality standards in our Toronto Location.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $55,000 to $60,000.

Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location.

• Perform testing of raw materials, finished products, stability, in process, etc., using various analytical techniques (HPLC, UPLC, GC, FTIR, UV Spectroscopy, wet chemistry, Rheology and other physical chemistry techniques).
• With minimum support, design, develop, validate, and transfer analytical methods in accordance with regulatory requirements (ICH, USP, BP, EP).
• Prepare, review, and execute analytical protocols and technical reports.
• Perform calibrations and routine maintenance of analytical instrumentation as needed.
• Ensure that the lab equipment is in good working order and take the action when required as per internal procedures and SOPs.
• Identify and investigate Out of Trend (OOT) and Out-of-Specification (OOS) results.
• Follow Good Laboratory Practices, Good Documentation Practices, all relevant internal procedures in all laboratories related activities and ensure compliance with Corporate Quality Systems.
• Actively participate in the development of internal SOPs, Work Instructions, templates, logbooks, etc.
• Support cross-training and mentoring across departments, as required.
• Issue and reconcile laboratory notebooks in accordance with internal procedures.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 2 years of hands‑on experience in an analytical, R&D, or Quality Control laboratory within the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, or cannabis industries.
• Solid knowledge of cGMP, GLP, ICH guidelines, USP/NF, BP, EP, and ISO standards.
• Experience with chromatographic and other laboratory software systems (e.g., Empower, LIMS) is a plus.
• Experience with statistical analysis and data trending for shelf‑life determination.

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 Linked In Learning membership to help you keep growing and learning.
• A generous discount on DECIEM products for you, your family, and your friends.

We are a People first company that lives by our core values to…

• ✨ Play in the grey.
• ✨ 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…