Intern, Process Innovation and Technology Transfer
Top Benefits
About the role
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, Nicola Kilner.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Intern**, Process Innovation and Technology Transfer** to join our R&D team.
Work Term Duration: Fall 2025 - Sept 8, 2025 to December 19, 2025
Location: DECIEM Head Office -15 Fraser Ave, Toronto, ON M6K 1Y7
Hourly Rate is $22.00/hour
WHAT YOU’D BE DOING IN THIS ROLE
- Learn and assist with the operation and application of various laboratory equipment.
- Aid in making and testing physical sample prototypes from initial to final product development stage.
- Collaborate with Research and Development Process Innovation and Technology Transfer team to support appropriate equipment usage and systems in alignment with departmental goals and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assist in research and development activities, including ingredient analysis, formulation design, lab batch preparation, and handling of raw materials for pilot trials and technology transfer.
- Support the team by completing essential forms and documentation (e.g., sample submissions, raw material requests, and other departmental tasks).
- Help prepare GMP documentation such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), protocols, and reports for pilot and scale-up/scale-down batches.
- Review and evaluate manufacturing instructions with attention to equipment capabilities (e.g., kettles and mixers), raw materials, GMP compliance, safety, and overall batch execution.
- Support various types of GMP documentation such as Master Batch Record, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Protocols & Reports for pilot batches and scale-up /scale-down batches.
- Ensure accurate completion of GMP and GDP documentation, including batch records and validation reports.
- Contribute to a culture of safety and compliance by following internal policies, GMP standards, and regulatory guidelines.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment in line with 5S principles and Lean Manufacturing practices.
- Uphold good laboratory and manufacturing practices while contributing to a safe and efficient workspace.
- Continuously build technical knowledge relevant to assigned tasks and apply learning to solve challenges effectively.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE:
- Foundational knowledge and understanding of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)****.
- Strong interpersonal**,** verbal**,** and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly present ideas and collaborate in a team environment.
- Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to analyze data**,** think critically, and contribute toproblem-solving efforts.
- Interest in working across multiple disciplines within R&D, including formulation, process development, and technology transfer.
- Exposure to or experience with technical writing**,** including drafting or updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or laboratory reports.
- Familiarity with process troubleshooting and contributing to process design or improvement projects, particularly in lab or pilot-scale environments.
- Understanding and/or interest in scale-up operations, from lab to pilot to commercial processes.
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…
- 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 LinkedIn Learning membership to help you keep growing and learning.
- Access to up to 5 individual coaching sessions, for personal and professional development
- First dibs on new products.
- A generous discount on DECIEM products for you, your family, and your friends.
OUR CORE VALUES:
- 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, "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?
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
About DECIEM
DECIEM is a humble and happy umbrella of good beauty brands like NIOD, Hylamide, and The Ordinary. We've been called every good and bad thing you can think of like "the most thrilling thing to happen to skincare", and "the hottest beauty company right now".
Over the past year, we've sold more than one product every second, opened the doors to our 35th store, and welcomed our 1000th employee. With many products in development, a new 70,000 square-foot HQ to call home, and plans for even further retail expansion, we are excited to do even bigger things in the near future.
DECIEM was founded in 2013 by "the beauty world's most exciting disrupter", Brandon Truaxe. During a four-month co-op at a skincare lab, he became angry at the lack of passion, transparency, or insight when beauty products were being developed. After selling his first software company, many years later, Brandon's frustration at the beauty industry remained and he set off to make a change in the beauty business.
That change is DECIEM and we're working really hard to continue Brandon's vision for a better world of beauty. Everything we do is of exceptional quality. Today, quality is no longer defined by price points or distribution channels. Quality today means being authentic, being different, being functional, being beautiful, and being sensibly priced, even to the wealthy. And we respect these principles. We choose to serve the educated, the curious, and the intelligent who appreciate our dedication to this very genuine definition of quality.
Intern, Process Innovation and Technology Transfer
Top Benefits
About the role
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, Nicola Kilner.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Intern**, Process Innovation and Technology Transfer** to join our R&D team.
Work Term Duration: Fall 2025 - Sept 8, 2025 to December 19, 2025
Location: DECIEM Head Office -15 Fraser Ave, Toronto, ON M6K 1Y7
Hourly Rate is $22.00/hour
WHAT YOU’D BE DOING IN THIS ROLE
- Learn and assist with the operation and application of various laboratory equipment.
- Aid in making and testing physical sample prototypes from initial to final product development stage.
- Collaborate with Research and Development Process Innovation and Technology Transfer team to support appropriate equipment usage and systems in alignment with departmental goals and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assist in research and development activities, including ingredient analysis, formulation design, lab batch preparation, and handling of raw materials for pilot trials and technology transfer.
- Support the team by completing essential forms and documentation (e.g., sample submissions, raw material requests, and other departmental tasks).
- Help prepare GMP documentation such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), protocols, and reports for pilot and scale-up/scale-down batches.
- Review and evaluate manufacturing instructions with attention to equipment capabilities (e.g., kettles and mixers), raw materials, GMP compliance, safety, and overall batch execution.
- Support various types of GMP documentation such as Master Batch Record, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Protocols & Reports for pilot batches and scale-up /scale-down batches.
- Ensure accurate completion of GMP and GDP documentation, including batch records and validation reports.
- Contribute to a culture of safety and compliance by following internal policies, GMP standards, and regulatory guidelines.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment in line with 5S principles and Lean Manufacturing practices.
- Uphold good laboratory and manufacturing practices while contributing to a safe and efficient workspace.
- Continuously build technical knowledge relevant to assigned tasks and apply learning to solve challenges effectively.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE:
- Foundational knowledge and understanding of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)****.
- Strong interpersonal**,** verbal**,** and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly present ideas and collaborate in a team environment.
- Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to analyze data**,** think critically, and contribute toproblem-solving efforts.
- Interest in working across multiple disciplines within R&D, including formulation, process development, and technology transfer.
- Exposure to or experience with technical writing**,** including drafting or updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or laboratory reports.
- Familiarity with process troubleshooting and contributing to process design or improvement projects, particularly in lab or pilot-scale environments.
- Understanding and/or interest in scale-up operations, from lab to pilot to commercial processes.
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…
- 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 LinkedIn Learning membership to help you keep growing and learning.
- Access to up to 5 individual coaching sessions, for personal and professional development
- First dibs on new products.
- A generous discount on DECIEM products for you, your family, and your friends.
OUR CORE VALUES:
- 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, "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?
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
About DECIEM
DECIEM is a humble and happy umbrella of good beauty brands like NIOD, Hylamide, and The Ordinary. We've been called every good and bad thing you can think of like "the most thrilling thing to happen to skincare", and "the hottest beauty company right now".
Over the past year, we've sold more than one product every second, opened the doors to our 35th store, and welcomed our 1000th employee. With many products in development, a new 70,000 square-foot HQ to call home, and plans for even further retail expansion, we are excited to do even bigger things in the near future.
DECIEM was founded in 2013 by "the beauty world's most exciting disrupter", Brandon Truaxe. During a four-month co-op at a skincare lab, he became angry at the lack of passion, transparency, or insight when beauty products were being developed. After selling his first software company, many years later, Brandon's frustration at the beauty industry remained and he set off to make a change in the beauty business.
That change is DECIEM and we're working really hard to continue Brandon's vision for a better world of beauty. Everything we do is of exceptional quality. Today, quality is no longer defined by price points or distribution channels. Quality today means being authentic, being different, being functional, being beautiful, and being sensibly priced, even to the wealthy. And we respect these principles. We choose to serve the educated, the curious, and the intelligent who appreciate our dedication to this very genuine definition of quality.