Cosmetic Formulation Analytical Chemist

Support cosmetic formulation development with chromatography and characterization techniques as an Associate Chemist at DECIEM’s Toronto Head Office.
This entry-level, 12-month contract belongs to DECIEM’s Analytical Development team in Liberty Village. The work offers recent graduates practical laboratory experience across formulation support, GxP activities, and analytical testing. Candidates must work in-office five days weekly, without hybrid flexibility. DECIEM creates products through brands including The Ordinary, NIOD, and AVESTAN.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform HPLC, UPLC, GC, FTIR, and UV testing
Use wet chemistry, rheology, and physical chemistry techniques
Execute analytical protocols and write technical reports
Calibrate instruments and maintain laboratory equipment
Reconcile laboratory notebooks and support cross-training
Requirements:
Degree in chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline
Two years’ hands-on laboratory experience minimum
Background in pharmaceutical, cosmetics, or cannabis industries
Solid knowledge of regulatory and laboratory standards
Experience trending data for shelf-life determination
Build laboratory depth through cosmetic testing, chromatography, and formulation support within DECIEM’s Analytical Development team in Toronto.