Analytical Technologist

Job Responsibility: Technologist (Analytical) Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time Location: R&D Facility (Etobicoke) Hours: 37.5 hours per week Get To Know Us! ERCO Worldwide's century-long tradition of excellence has firmly established its reputation for providing reliable, intelligent, and environmentally responsible manufacturing on a global scale. As one of the largest suppliers of Chlorine Dioxide technology in the world, we are devoted to building genuine customer relationships and delivering innovative, sustainable chemical solutions that improve lives and the health of our planet. Grounded in our commitment to sustainability, we serve multiple industries such as pulp & paper, oil & gas, agriculture, food processing, water treatment and more! It's our goal to make everyone's lives more productive, convenient, enjoyable, and safe. Our Vision: To be a leader in delivering innovative and sustainable chemical solutions that improve lives and the health of our planet. Our Mission: We endeavour to provide unmatched value and expertise through sustainable, intelligent, and reliable products and solutions, creating genuine customer relationships. Our Values: Consistent and Dependable: Customers can expect excellence from ERCO. We deliver reliably, operate safely, and care about our customers' success. Knowledgeable and Innovative: ERCO helps evolve and improve our industry through thought leadership, manufacturing and product innovation, and proven expertise. Proactive: ERCO makes decisions that ensure sustainable health for our employees, customers, and environment. To learn more click here. Join The Team: ERCO Worldwide is looking for a motivated individual with a penchant for and aptitude in analytical chemistry to join our Research and Development team! This entry-level role of Technologist (Analytical) will report into the Analytical Services Supervisor and will be responsible for applying general technical knowledge and skills primarily by performing routine laboratory analyses in support of customers, all production sites and internal R&D projects as well as executing assigned duties to maintain the operational readiness of R&D. The Role:

• The provision of analytical service by performing assigned analyses is the principal focus of this position. Initially the assigned analyses will be somewhat routine in nature but as experience is garnered and training provided on internal processes and a broader range of the state-of-the-art instrumentation available in R&D the nature of the analyses assigned will become increasingly more challenging. The provision of analytical service will span from receiving/shipping samples to performing analyses to cleaning up work area to assisting in the disposal of processed samples.
• To maintain the operational readiness of R&D this position will also from time to time be assigned general monitoring activities including but not limited to basic laboratory equipment, components of the water purification (de-ionizer) system and checking the expiration of key reagent/standard chemicals.
• The same as every ERCO employee this position must strictly adhere to all safety initiatives throughout all activities.

The Person:

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry or Applied Science or as a minimum a College Diploma Technology
• 0-12 months of experience - new graduates are welcome to Apply
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal
• Strong computer skills
• A demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Experience working in a chemical lab is considered an asset
• Solid understanding in chemical & laboratory principles (GMP and GLP)

The Value You Bring:

• Strong health and safety mindset
• Strong relationship builder - collaborative, team-builder
• Focused and results driven, transparent, and articulate
• Drives continuous improvement
• Resilient - can adapt to changing environments/technology
• Proactive - takes initiative, creative, stays ahead of the curve, enthusiastic, inspirational

What you'll love about us! Competitive Benefits: We take pride in providing our employees with a competitive compensation package to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family. Here are some of the perks we offer:

• Company Paid Health and Dental Benefits on Day 1
• Health Care/Wellness Spending Account
• Annual Short Term Incentive Bonus
• Staff Recognition Awards
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• Company Pension Plan
• Disability Insurance
• Maternity/paternity/parental leave support with top up option

Developmental Opportunity: At ERCO we believe in continuous improvement, not just with our processes, but with our employees too! We have an excellent L&D department who create and facilitate training courses for our ERCO University platform on all topics for the development of our people. We also help cover and encourage employees to take courses and attend conferences to further their knowledge and skillsets! ERCO Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, developing and maintaining a diverse workforce in compliance with all applicable Human Rights legislation. We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate for disabilities made known to us by our employees and applicants. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we will make every reasonable effort to meet your needs. This opening is for an existing vacancy! Get to know us more by visiting our website and LinkedIn page!