quality control technician - chemistry

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Conduct tests and analysis using other physical and chemical separation techniques
• Maintain laboratory equipment
• 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
• 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
• Develop and conduct programs of sampling and analysis
• Prepare solution of gas or liquid, reagents, and sample formulations

Experience and specialization

Analytical techniques

• Chromatography
• Spectroscopy
• Sampling
• Biological techniques
• Statistics
• Radiochemistry or neutron activation methods
• GC-MS/FID system
• Spectometry by Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP)

Area of work experience

• Analysis
• Industrial health and safety
• Method and technique development
• Process troubleshooting
• Quality assurance and control
• Regulatory investigation

Type of industry experience

• Industrial and inorganic chemicals
• Petrochemicals
• Organic and specialty chemical products
• Pharmaceuticals and medicines
• Pulp and paper
• Food and beverages

Area of specialization

• Analytical chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Biological chemistry
• Biotechnology
• Chemical engineering
• Clinical chemistry
• Food chemistry
• Industrial chemistry
• Inorganic chemistry
• Agricultural chemicals

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Parking paid by employer

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)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Judgement
• Organized
• Versatility
• Proactive

Benefits

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available