chemical technician

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Maintain laboratory equipment
• Set up chemical experiments, tests and analyses
• Assist in set up and conduction of chemical experiments
• Compile records for analytical studies
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Assist in developing programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards
• 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
• Conduct safety training programs

Experience and specialization

Analytical techniques

• Thermal analysis
• High vacuum techniques
• Particles, surface and colloid chemistry
• Sampling

Area of work experience

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

Type of industry experience

• Organic and specialty chemical products

Area of specialization

• Clinical chemistry
• Organic chemistry

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Large workload
• Physically demanding

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Judgement
• Organized
• Versatility
• Proactive

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available

Employment groups

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

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

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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