Validation Technical Specialist

**WHAT ON EARTH IS DECIEM?**

Known as “The Abnormal Beauty Company”, DECIEM is the parent company of The Ordinary, NIOD, 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 Validation Specialist to help us qualify equipment and technologies around New & existing product Developments.

This role will be based out of our Eastside Facility in Etobicoke.

**WHAT YOU’D BE DOING IN THIS ROLE**
- Collaborate with key business stakeholders to develop, plan, execute, and maintain equipment qualification and process validation programs within a GMP manufacturing, packaging, warehousing, distribution, quality analytical and microbiology testing environments
- Work with a variety of audiences including Operations, Maintenance and Process Engineering, staff to assist with the implementation of ISO, QMS and other Quality related initiatives and ensure adherence to GMP standards
- Interact with personnel in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Operations, Maintenance, and R&D teams to design, plan, write protocols, execute, document results, write reports, and gain the required approvals for all qualification and validation activities. Validation and qualification activities include but are not limited to product processing, product filling, packaging, and utilities
- Perform qualification of Compounding, Filling, Packaging and Laboratory equipment (DQ, IQ, OQ, and PQ)
- Perform validations (DQ, IQ, OQ, and PQ) or participate in validation teams or work on laboratory equipment qualifications as requested
- Assist in writing Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for newly established process and methods
- Initiate and/or make suggestions to improve the quality of work processes and products
- Participate in other activities of the department
- Assist in the development and execution of Quality improvement processes

**SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE**
- Strong knowledge of ISO, GMP guidelines, Health Canada, FDA, and EMEA requirements within the pharmaceutical or cosmetic manufacturing and quality environments experience for ISO Certification and/or Establishment License registrations
- Regulatory experience for ISO Certification and/or Establishment License registrations
- Superior interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment across internal
and external clients
- Experience in manufacturing process validation and equipment qualification within a GMP environment

**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 e