Stability Development Associate Chemist

Stability Development Associate Chemist (Contract, Toronto)

This is an on‑site role based in our Downtown Toronto Headquarters in Liberty Village. The position is a contract position that ends on October 22nd 2027.

Base salary $60,000 to $70,000, depending on experience, skills, education, and budget; may vary by geographic location.

• Develop fit‑for‑purpose stability protocols tailored to product‑specific characteristics and formulation knowledge to ensure meaningful and reliable shelf‑life data.
• Takes ownership of the stability program, ensuring end‑to‑end execution of stability studies in compliance with approved protocols, internal procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Performs innovative and rigorous physical characterisation testing as well as qualitative and quantitative analysis using wet chemistry, UV‑Vis, titration, rheology, FTIR, UV spectrophotometry, HPLC/UPLC‑UV/PDA, and other techniques.
• Identifies and leads the escalation of Out of Trend (OOT) and Out‑of‑Specification (OOS) results, and drives root cause investigations and corrective actions to ensure product quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Lead the assessment of packaging integrity, compatibility, and potential leachables/extractables in collaboration with packaging development and regulatory teams.
• Accurately document and interpret analytical results, maintaining detailed records in compliance with cGMP standards.
• Own continuous innovation and quality improvement by contributing to the creation and revision of internal SOPs, Work Instructions, and best practices.
• Lead and coordinate operational activities by delegating tasks to the Stability Coordinator, including procurement of lab supplies, communication with vendors, scheduling equipment repairs, and supporting qualification and maintenance activities.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities within the laboratory to support innovation, efficiency, and overall lab performance.
• Maintain inventory stock levels for reagents, standards, and other lab supplies, ensuring that stocks are current.

• Theoretical knowledge and hands‑on experience with various analytical techniques, including physical characterisation, wet chemistry, FTIR, UV spectrophotometry, HPLC/UPLC‑UV/PDA, and sample preparation.
• Familiarity with USP, BP, EP, ICH Stability guidelines, ISO standards and regulatory requirements applicable to cosmetic and OTC products.
• Strong communication (written & verbal), interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Good understanding of good laboratory practices and good documentation practices.
• Comprehension of the regulatory guidelines applicable to laboratory settings.

• Generous vacation & personal days, plus additional time off for volunteering, voting, celebrating birthdays, and more.
• 6 months of paid time off for new parents (inclusive of all genders).
• Monthly catered lunches and opportunities to connect with teammates.
• Unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Program including mental health care, mindfulness programs, and more.
• Access to Development Grants & a Linked In Learning membership.
• First dibs on new products.
• Generous discount on DECIEM products for employees, families, and friends.

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.