Posted 18 days ago
Stability Development Associate Chemist (12-month Contract)
@ DECIEM | THE ABNORMAL BEAUTY COMPANY
Toronto, Ontario
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Overview
DECIEM, The Abnormal Beauty Company, is hiring a 12-month contract Associate Chemist through an agency partner, based at its Toronto head office. The role supports cosmetic formulation development through chromatography, GxP and characterization testing. The position is fully in-office five days a week, with a stated base salary of $60,000 to $65,000.
Responsibilities:
- Test raw materials and finished products with HPLC, UPLC, GC and other techniques
- Design, validate and transfer analytical methods to regulatory standards
- Prepare and execute protocols and technical reports
- Investigate OOT and OOS results
- Maintain lab equipment and follow GLP, GDP and SOPs
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's or Master's in chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences or related field, or equivalent experience
- Minimum 2 years hands-on analytical, R&D or QC lab experience
- Solid knowledge of cGMP, GLP, ICH, USP/NF, BP, EP and ISO
- Chromatography software experience such as Empower or LIMS is a plus
- Statistical analysis and shelf-life data trending is a plus
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Quality assurance |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Laboratory, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Employee discount, Wellness |
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DECIEM | THE ABNORMAL BEAUTY COMPANY
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 32 |
Job description
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.
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'RE 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
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…
We are a People first company that lives by our core values to…
SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL IMPACT
DECIEM’s objective is to build growth and do good things while prioritizing people, animals, and the Earth.
Our Sustainability strategy is focused on fighting climate change, improved waste management, responsible packaging, responsible sourcing and product lifecycle, and water conservation.
In 2020, DECIEM established the Good Fund to support both large and grassroots charities in response to global events.
CREATING A HUMAN WORLD OF BEAUTY
DECIEM is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) by creating meaningful, measurable change in the lives of our team members and in the communities where we operate. Achieving equality is critical to DECIEM and our future. You can learn more about our DEI commitment in our open letter, "
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.
WANT TO JOIN US?
Thank you for reading the whole thing! If you liked what you heard, kindly send us your resume. We really appreciate your effort in applying for this position. However, only those who have been shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. <3
#SP
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'RE 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.
- 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.
- Unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Program that includes mental health care, mindfulness programs, and more.
- Access to Development Grants & a LinkedIn 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…
- ✨ Defy Convention.
- ✨ Make it real.
- ✨ Play in the grey.
- ✨ Build Bridges.
- ✨ Be the rabbit.
SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL IMPACT
DECIEM’s objective is to build growth and do good things while prioritizing people, animals, and the Earth.
Our Sustainability strategy is focused on fighting climate change, improved waste management, responsible packaging, responsible sourcing and product lifecycle, and water conservation.
In 2020, DECIEM established the Good Fund to support both large and grassroots charities in response to global events.
CREATING A HUMAN WORLD OF BEAUTY
DECIEM is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) by creating meaningful, measurable change in the lives of our team members and in the communities where we operate. Achieving equality is critical to DECIEM and our future. You can learn more about our DEI commitment in our open letter, "
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.
WANT TO JOIN US?
Thank you for reading the whole thing! If you liked what you heard, kindly send us your resume. We really appreciate your effort in applying for this position. However, only those who have been shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. <3
#SP
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