Senior R&D Chemist

at  Deciem

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 Senior R&D Chemist to join our Research and Development team. This is a full-time, permanent position that is based out of our head office in Liberty Village. This position will require candidates to be on-site/in-office 5 days a week.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE

• Minimum 5+ years of formulation experience in innovative skincare environment
• Experience with formulation software, especially Coptis, is preferred but not mandatory and Ability to design and support Design of Experiments (DOEs)
• Practical knowledge of product behaviour and main stability issues in skincare formulations and the strategies to overcome them
• Working knowledge of GLP and GMP guidelines, and regulatory requirements applicable to skincare and cosmetic industry
• Proven experience with scaleup, Pilot and commercialization of skincare formulations

• Plan and conduct research in advanced different cosmetic categories or systems. Responsible for developing new and innovative formulas and re-engineering benchmark products, hydrous and anhydrous systems, while using performance-based innovative technology and raw materials
• Evaluate technical issues (formula, making process and filling) and provide science-based recommendations for corrective actions
• Collaboration with the process, technology transfer, and quality engineering teams on the pilot and first production batches of new formulae or processing technologies
• Research and source the latest and most advanced breakthroughs in functional raw materials and skincare actives. Formulate and prepare lab batches; evaluate texture, performance and stability
• Organize and/or prepare lab batches for testing requirements outside of the R&D lab and assess and reformulate existing SKUs to meet the stability and performance expectations
• Develop product specifications by evaluating physical/chemical properties of raw materials and formulations (viscosity, specific gravity, pH, etc.)
• Identify the method validations, safety, clinical research, and microbiology testing required during the formulation development phase and communicate with the relevant departments
• Maintain compliance to all health and safety standards, SOPs, GMP, GLP and regulatory requirements
• Document all phases of the R&D process; prepare clear and concise status and summary reports on projects; provide timely updates to Project Management team
• Manage other R&D personnel, assigning/delegating tasks and measure performance of R&D personnel to meet company objectives