WHAT ON EARTH IS DECIEM?

We are a collective of disrupters and doers, of creatives and scientists, with a mission to reimagine the world of beauty.

Since inception, our vertically integrated structure, including our own laboratories, manufacturing, retail stores, and brand infrastructure, have enabled us to rapidly identify opportunities and deliver quality. Home to The Ordinary, NIOD, AVESTAN, and other emerging brands, our goal is to create with purpose. We were founded on the principle of doing everything that others don’t. Because normal gets you nowhere.

We are DECIEM, The Abnormal Beauty Company.

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 detail-oriented and motivated Intern, Preclinical Discovery to join our Clinical Research team. This role will be based in our Head Office, located in Liberty Village. Candidate must be on-site 5-days a week.

Start Date - Monday May 11th, 2026

End Date - Friday August 28th, 2026

PAY RANGE

The anticipated base salary for this position is $22.00 per hour.

Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location.

WHAT YOU’D BE DOING IN THIS ROLE

• Manage stock levels of lab consumables and reagents to ensure uninterrupted research activities.
• Oversee the delivery, receiving, handling, processing, and labeling of samples for both internal and external testing.
• Execute aseptic cell culture techniques, including the maintenance, expansion, and cryopreservation of primary cells and ex vivo tissues.
• Support experimental workflows by preparing reagents, processing biological samples, and calibrating laboratory equipment.
• Maintain a safe and clean laboratory environment in compliance with safety protocols.
• Lead a database optimization project by auditing, cleaning, and reorganizing existing research databases and spreadsheets to ensure data integrity.
• Standardize data entry formats to improve the efficiency of team-wide data retrieval.
• Accurately record experimental data in laboratory records and assist in producing figures or presentations for study results.
• Conduct targeted searches of scientific databases (e.g., PubMed, Google Scholar) to gather data to support assessment of cosmetic ingredients and raw materials.
• Liaise with the broader Clinical Research team and participate in special projects as assigned.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE

• Currently pursuing or recently completed education in Biology, Biochemistry, or a related Life Sciences field.
• Minimum of 6 months experience with aseptic technique and maintaining primary cell cultures and/or ex vivo tissues.
• Ability to perform measurements (e.g., pH meters, balances) and troubleshoot equipment issues to minimize experimental impact.
• Ability to read, interpret, and summarize complex scientific papers and technical data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets (e.g., experience with data validation, VLOOKUPs, pivot tables).

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…

• Summer Friday’s - get off at 1pm all summer long! (for applicable roles).
• A dog-friendly office (and lots of cute dogs to play with).
• 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…

• ✨ Defy Convention.
• ✨ Make it real.
• ✨ Play in the grey.
• ✨ Build Bridges.
• ✨ Be the rabbit.

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

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