Clinical Research Scientist I

**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 looking for a Clinical Research Scientist I - Preclinical Discovery - Global to work in our Lab at our Toronto Head Office ,**WHAT YOU’D BE DOING IN THIS ROLE** - Routine handling of mammalian cell cultures and ex vivo tissue. - Perform cell and tissue-based assays including flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, ELISA, microscopy to assess efficacy of products and active ingredients. to generate data to support function of ingredients. - Assist in writing technical documents such as SOP’s and reports. - Perform organizational and operational tasks such as inventory check, preparing purchase orders and general equipment maintenance. - Flexibility to assist with other functionalities to facilitate meeting project deadlines as needed. - Compile and critically analyze data, prepare reports, and effectively communicate to results to the team and other R&D partners. - Proactively seek consultation with supervisor on non-standard or new technical issues. Expected to provide recommendations or resolve problems of moderate difficulty in their direct project work. - Participate in activities and projects to support overall department/R&D goals, such as continuous improvement projects or lab/site safety with moderate complexity. - Conduct background research for specific research questions from R&D or Clinical perspective. **SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE** - MSc in cell biology, molecular biology or life sciences or BSc with minimum of 1-2 years of laboratory or industry experience in the relevant field is required. - Experience in adherent and suspension mammalian cell culture and cell-based assay development. - Experience in molecular techniques including immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, ELISA, microscopy. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Strong documentation and organizational skills with attention to detail. **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 are a few of our favorite perks and benefits, in no particular order - Unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Program that includes mental health care, mindfulness programs, and more. - Access to 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 honored 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, "Belonging is the Destination, Change is the Journey". 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?** SP LI-PL1