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Chemist - Temporary
3 months ago
Posting ID:
- 24680
Position Type:
- Temporary
City:
- Burnaby, BC, Canada
Location:
- Canfor Pulp Innovation
As the Temporary Chemist, you will work primarily on site at Canfor Pulp Innovation located in Burnaby, BC.
You will work under the direction of the Pulp and Paper team while you provide lab support for project focus areas.
This is a two year temporary contract where travel to the mills should be expected a couple of times per year.
Your top responsibilities are:
- Operation and maintenance of analytical instruments such as ICP-OES, GCMS-QQQ, HPLC, FTIR, UV/VIS, and CHNS elemental analyzer
- Sample preparation and standard test methods such as pH and conductivity, solvent extraction, lignin and carbohydrate content, hemicellulose, vis
- Pulping studies for the investigation of the impact of different types of wood on pulp quality
- Bleaching studies involving labscale trials investigating cost reduction opportunities and improvements in fibre properties
- Training and supervision of cooperative education university students
Ideally, you come armed with your Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry as well as strong computer proficiency including experience with data management and MS Office.
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