Clinical Research Scientist II - Delivery Sciences – Global

What on earth is Deciem? 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.

Clinical Research Scientist II - Delivery Sciences, Scientific team, full‑time and permanent. Position based in Liberty Village, Toronto, on‑site 5‑days a week. Candidates must be proficient with designing experiments for HPLC, UPLC, and Franz Diffusion.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $70,000 to $80,000, depending on experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary by geographic location.

• Design, execute, and evaluate IVPT and IVRT studies using Franz diffusion cells, ex vivo tissue, and artificial membrane‑based models to understand active penetration and release rates of various treatments.
• Develop, optimize, and validate robust analytical separation methods (HPLC/UPLC, LC‑MS, etc.) to quantify and characterize active ingredients, demonstrating proficiency in Empower 3 software for data acquisition and processing.
• Understand and anticipate emerging analytical techniques and technologies to bring novelty in methods and understanding of the skin.
• Scour relevant scientific literature and routinely incorporate new insights into research activities.
• Identify and validate new third‑party labs for outsourcing product testing, and work closely with existing third‑party labs to carry out tests that might not be feasible in‑house.
• Support daily laboratory operations, including equipment maintenance, supply ordering, and coordinating shipments of materials or samples.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the timely resolution of analytical issues or gaps.
• Ensure all analytical activities adhere to GMP and GDP standards with strong documentation practices.
• Write, review, and approve SOPs and work instructions related to analytical procedures and laboratory operations.
• Lead or participate in quality event investigations (planned and unplanned), recommending effective corrective and preventive actions.

• Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related discipline with 2 years of industry experience, OR a Bachelor’s degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of clinical lab practices and skin science.
• Proven ability to effectively and independently design and plan experiments, prioritize tasks, and critically evaluate results under compressed timelines.
• Ability to apply standard scientific principles and make sound scientific judgments within the scope of the role.
• Excellent GMP documentation, organizational skills, and rigorous attention to detail and accuracy.

• Generous vacation and personal days, plus additional time off for volunteering, voting, peaceful protesting, celebrating birthdays, and more.
• Six months of paid time off for new parents (inclusive of all genders).
• Work from anywhere four weeks per year.
• A hybrid work model (for applicable roles).
• Summer Fridays – get off at 1 pm 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 and 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.

• Defy Convention.
• Make it real.
• Play in the grey.
• Build Bridges.
• Be the rabbit.

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.