chemist

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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Work site environment

• Odours

Work setting

• Private company, corporation or industry

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Conduct research to develop new chemical formulations and processes
• Devise new technical applications of industrial chemicals and compounds
• Act as technical consultant in a particular field of expertise
• Supervise other chemists
• Develop and conduct programs of analysis to ensure quality control of raw materials, chemical intermediates or final products
• Investigate chemical aspects of the mechanisms of drug action, the diagnosis and treatment of disease, organ function and the assessment of health
• Participate in interdisciplinary research and development projects

Supervision

• No supervision responsibility

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) accreditation

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• MS Windows

Industrial processes and products experience

• Industrial operations and maintenance
• Quality assurance and control
• Industrial health and safety
• Product development

Manufacturing sector experience

• Paints and protective coatings

Specialization in chemistry

• Polymers

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector
• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
• Biochemistry or biological chemistry
• Chemical engineering
• Inorganic chemistry
• Materials science chemistry

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Travel expenses not paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Analytical

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits
• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance