Chemist

2 weeks ago


Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada Société Laurentide Inc. Full time

Work Term:
Permanent

  • Work Language: French
  • Hours: 75 hours biweekly
  • Education: Bachelor's degree
  • Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
- or equivalent experience

Work setting:

  • Research institute, laboratory or centre

Tasks:

  • Participate in the commercialization of new products
  • Analyze, synthesize, purify, modify and characterize chemical or biochemical compounds
  • Conduct research into the synthesis and properties of chemical compounds and the mechanisms of chemical reactions
  • Develop and conduct programs of analysis to ensure quality control of raw materials, chemical intermediates or final products
  • Participate in interdisciplinary research and development projects

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:

  • Licence from « l'Ordre des chimistes du Québec»
  • Membership in l'Ordre des chimistes du Québec

Analytical techniques:

  • Corrosion studies

Computer and technology knowledge:

  • Database software
  • MS Access
  • MS Excel
  • MS Office
  • MS Outlook
  • MS PowerPoint
  • MS Word

Industrial processes and products experience:

  • Quality assurance and control
  • Industrial health and safety
  • Product development

Manufacturing sector experience:

  • Paints and protective coatings

Specialization or experience:

  • Materials science chemistry

Transportation/travel information:

  • Own transportation
  • Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

  • Manual dexterity
  • Attention to detail
  • Fastpaced environment

Personal suitability:

  • Accurate
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Team player

Screening questions:

  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

Health benefits:

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

Long term benefits:

  • Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Other benefits

Other benefits:

  • Free parking available
  • Onsite amenities
  • Team building opportunities