Quality Control Chemist I

**WHAT ON EARTH IS DECIEM?** Known as “The Abnormal Beauty Company”, DECIEM is the parent company of The Ordinary, NIOD, Avestan, and other beauty brands & is an industry disruptor with a science first approach to innovation. DECIEM was Co-Founded in 2013 by the late Brandon Truaxe, a visionary who set out to change the beauty industry through authenticity and transparency. He developed DECIEM to be a happy family (of people and beauty brands), rooted in kindness, creativity, diversity, and respect, alongside Co-Founder and CEO, Nicola Kilner. 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** We are seeking a Quality Control Chemist, who is available to work the afternoon shift. This role will be based out of our Castleview Facility in Brampton. The hours of work will be **3:30 PM to 11:30 PM.** **WHAT YOU’D BE DOING IN THIS ROLE** - Conduct evaluation on raw materials coming Primary and secondary packaging components as per Deciem Quality Standard Operating Procedures. - Conduct testing and release of incoming raw materials that includes testing for colour, odor, texture, pH, Viscosity, FTIR, and Titration. - Verifying and releasing of in-coming Primary and secondary packaging components. - Cleaning, sanitization, calibration, and verification of Lab equipment. (E.g. pH Meter, viscometer, Scales, and Thermometer). - Receiving, organizing, and storing of retain samples of raw material and packaging component. - Work collaboratively with inventory department to ensure raw material and packaging component are tested according to procedure. - Liaise between Design, Regulatory and Quality Team. Address all packaging components related questions from Deciem operations or thirdparty manufacturers - Document activities and results according to quality standards. Assist in customer compliant investigation through retain sample review. - Ensuring that all QC activities in the facility are appropriately carried out under cGMP, GLP, GDP standards and guidelines. - Writing Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for newly established process and methods. **SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE** - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to influence. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Motivation and ability to solve complex problems. Strong ability to communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment. - Team player with strong interpersonal skills. Able to work with mínimal supervision. - Relevant education in science, chemistry, biochemistry, biology or another relevant field OR equivalent work experience is an asset **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, celebrating your birthday, and more. - 6 months of paid time off for new parents (inclusive of all genders). - Monthly catered lunches and chances to connect with your teammates. - 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. - First dibs on new products. - A generous discount on DECIEM products for you, your family, and your friends. **BUILDING GROWTH TO POWER GOOD** We are a People first company that lives by our core values to - Do the right thing - Create impact - Respect small things - ❤️ Care too much - Be the future These values continue to guide us in all that we do. Along the way, we’ve been honoured to win some pretty incredible awards, including a CEW Achiever Award, Best Skincare Brand at Sunday Times Style Beauty Awards, and Most Popular Sustainable Brand by The Cosmetify Index Global. We’re still blushing **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, "**Commit to Change, Change will Come**". DECIEM is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on age, colour, disability, national ori