Job Description

Job details

Location: 2735 Matheson Blvd E suite Unit 5 Mississauga, ON L4W 4M8
Work location: On site
Salary: 36.00 hourly / 40 hours per week

Terms of employment
– Permanent employment
– Full time
– Early morning, Evening, Shift, Morning, Night, Day, Weekend

Starts as soon as possible
Vacancies: 1 vacancy
Source Job Bank #3457042

Overview
Languages: English
Asset languages: Mandarin

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

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

Responsibilities
Tasks
– Maintain laboratory equipment
– Operate laboratory apparatus
– Set up chemical experiments, tests and analyses
– Assist in set up and conduction of chemical experiments
– Compile records for analytical studies
– MS Office
– Assist in developing programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards
– Assist in development of standards, health and safety measures
– Assist in the development of chemical engineering processes, studies of chemical engineering procurement, construction, inspection and maintenance
– Compile records and interpret experimental or analytical results
– Operate experimental chemical or petrochemical pilot plant
– 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
– Experience in testing and characterization of bioplastics, compostable polymers, and compostable polymer composites

Experience and specialization
Analytical techniques
– Thermal analysis
– Statistics

Computer and technology knowledge
– MS Excel

Metal mould-making experience
– Injection moulds
– Compression moulds

Extrusions experience
– Twin – screw extrusion
– Cast-Film extrusion

Equipment and machinery experience
– Coating machine

Area of work experience
– Analysis
– Industrial research
– Instrument development
– Method and technique development
– Non-industrial research
– Process troubleshooting
– Product development and formulation
– Quality assurance and control
– Design
– International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

Type of industry experience
– Organic and specialty chemical products
– Scientific and professional equipment
– Plastic

Specialization in chemistry
– Polymers

Specialization or experience
– Green economy sector

Area of specialization
– Chemical engineering
– Materials science
– Testing

Standards
– ASTM, American Society for Testing and Materials
– ISO, International Organization for Standardization

Experience in following Testing Methods:
– UTM, Universal Testing Machine
– HDT, Heat Deflection Temperature
– MFI, Melt Flow Index
– DSC, Differential Scanning Calorimetry
– TGA, Thermogravimetric Analysis
– WVTR, Water Vapor Transmission Rate
– Cobb, Cobb Test for water absorptiveness of paper and board
– Heat seal, Heat Seal Strength Test (evaluates the sealing strength of thermoplastic films)

Additional information
– Security and safety
– Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities
– Fast-paced environment
– Work under pressure
– Tight deadlines
– Repetitive tasks
– Manual dexterity
– Attention to detail
– Hand-eye co-ordination
– Ability to distinguish between colours
– Sitting
– Combination of sitting, standing, walking
– Standing for extended periods
– Large workload
– Physically demanding

Weight handling
– Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment
– Safety glasses/goggles
– Gloves
– Mask
– Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability
– Accurate
– Judgement
– Organized
– Versatility
– Proactive

Benefits
– Health benefits
– Dental plan
– Health care plan
– Vision care benefits

Who can apply for this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
– Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
– other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

How to apply
By email
[email protected]

Required languages: English

Education level: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Required skills: 2 years to less than 3 years

Closest intersection: 2735 Matheson Blvd E suite Unit 5 Mississauga, ON L4W 4M8