chemical research technologist

Job Responsibility:

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
• Nanotechnology
• Biochemistry

• Work setting

• Urban area
• Research institute, laboratory or centre

• Tasks

• Conduct tests and analysis using other physical and chemical separation techniques
• Maintain laboratory equipment
• Operate laboratory apparatus
• Set up chemical experiments, tests and analyses
• Use techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, physical and chemical separation techniques and microscopy
• Assist in set up and conduction of chemical experiments
• Compile records for analytical studies
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• MS Office
• Assist in developing programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards
• Assist in development of standards, health and safety measures
• Compile records and interpret experimental or analytical results
• Assist in design and fabrication of experimental apparatus
• Develop and conduct programs of sampling and analysis
• Prepare solution of gas or liquid, reagents, and sample formulations

• Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Certification by a provincial or territorial association

• Regulatory investigation

• Regulatory affairs

• Analytical techniques

• Chromatography
• Spectroscopy
• Microscopy
• Crystallography
• Thermal analysis
• Electroanalytical techniques
• Particles, surface and colloid chemistry
• Physical separation techniques
• Sampling
• Biological techniques
• Statistics
• GC-MS/FID system
• Spectometry by Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP)

• Computer and technology knowledge

• Matrix Laboratory (MATLAB)
• MS Excel

• Area of work experience

• Analysis
• Industrial health and safety
• Industrial research
• Method and technique development
• Process troubleshooting
• Product development and formulation
• Quality assurance and control
• Regulatory investigation
• Technical service and/or marketing
• Design

• Type of industry experience

• Industrial and inorganic chemicals
• Organic and specialty chemical products
• Pharmaceuticals and medicines

• Specialization or experience

• Materials science chemistry

• Specialization in laboratory medicine

• Medical biochemistry

• Area of specialization

• Biochemistry
• Biological chemistry
• Biotechnology
• Inorganic chemistry
• Materials science
• Organic chemistry
• Physical chemistry

• Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Willing to travel

• Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Overtime required

• Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Judgement
• Organized
• Versatility
• Proactive

• Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?
• What is your current level of study?

• Health benefits

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

• Financial benefits

• Bonus

• Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available