chemical technician

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

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Odours

Work setting

• Urban area
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Conduct tests and analysis using other physical and chemical separation techniques
• Maintain laboratory equipment
• Operate laboratory apparatus
• Compile records for analytical studies
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• 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
• Prepare solution of gas or liquid, reagents, and sample formulations

Experience and specialization

Analytical techniques

• Particles, surface and colloid chemistry
• Physical separation techniques
• Sampling

Area of work experience

• Analysis
• Industrial health and safety
• Process troubleshooting
• Product development and formulation
• Quality assurance and control

Type of industry experience

• Organic and specialty chemical products

Area of specialization

• Analytical chemistry
• Organic chemistry
• Physical chemistry

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Safety glasses/goggles
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Judgement
• Organized
• Proactive

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Does not require Canadian work experience

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)

Employment groups - Help

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

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