Stability Development Associate Chemist

Stability Development Associate Chemist (12-month Contract)   Stability 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!
WHAT WE’R LOOKING FOR
The  Associate Chemist  will join the  Analytical Development  team to support  cosmetic formulation  development. This  entry-level  position is ideal for  recent graduates  with a strong  theoretical foundation  in  chemistry  who are eager to gain hands-on  laboratory experience  with  chromatography ,  GxP  and various  characterization techniques .
This position is for a  12-month contract  through one of our  Agency Partners  and is based out of our  Head Office  located in  Liberty Village, Toronto . Candidates are expected to  be in-office 5-days a week  with no hybrid flexibility.
PAY RANGE
The anticipated base salary for this position is $60,000 to $65,000.
Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location.
WHAT YOU’D BE DOING IN THIS ROLE
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.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE
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.
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,…