Clinical Research Technician, Clinical Operations

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, 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 Technician, Clinical Operations to join our Clinical Research team on a full-time, permanent basis. This position will be based out of our Fraser Head Office in Liberty Village, and will require candidates to work 5-days a week in-office. This position will be mainly lab based and encompasses administrative responsibilities including clinical sample preparation and shipment, laboratory consumables procurement, in-vitro SPF testing, and support for in-house in-vivo clinical studies. SPF testing will be a large focus for this position.

WHAT YOU'D BE DOING IN THIS ROLE

• Receive, handle, process, identify, record, label, and dispatch samples for external laboratory testing
• Manage clinical sample preparation and shipment procedures and operate and maintain in-vivo laboratory equipment
• Conduct data analysis, statistical evaluation, and report writing for in-house in-vivo studies
• Maintain relationship with vendors & ongoing contracts (in-vivo & in-vitro)
• Assist with Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and reference document updates as required
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards
• Order and track laboratory consumables for the entire Clinical Research laboratory and Maintain relationships with vendors and manage ongoing contracts for in-vivo and in-vitro services
• Evaluate and select appropriate sources for laboratory materials and services
• Willing to be trained to conduct in-house SPF screening testing following FDA, ISO, and Static protocols and collaborate with internal partners for technical guidance and support
• Prepare and deliver testing reports to stakeholders
  
  

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE

• 1+ years of experience in a laboratory technician role
• Ability to perform careful measurements and interpret basic experimental results, for example, interpreting in-vivo probe measurements
• Relevant experience or education in SPF formulation & testing
• Experience with statistical analysis software and data management systems
• Relevant education in laboratory science and administration or another relevant field OR equivalent work experience
  
  

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).
• Work from anywhere 4 weeks per year.
• A hybrid work model (for applicable roles).
• Summer Friday’s - get off at 1pm all summer long! (for applicable roles).
• 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.
  
  

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, "

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

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