Formulation Technician

Work Term: Temporary
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
- Education: College/CEGEP
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
- or equivalent experience
**Tasks**:

- Assist in set up and conduction of chemical experiments
- Compile records for analytical studies
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus and prepare solutions of gas and liquid, reagents and sample formulations
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- MS Office
- Assist in developing and conducting sampling and analysis
- 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
- Operate experimental chemical or petrochemical pilot plant
- Develop and conduct programs of sampling and analysis
- Prepare solution of gas or liquid, reagents, and sample formulations
- Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests and analyses
- Examine ingredients or finished products to ensure conformance to company standards
- Conduct safety training programs
**Type of product**:

- Cosmetics and toiletries
**Analytical techniques**:

- Particles, surface and colloid chemistry
- Physical separation techniques
- Biological techniques
**Computer and technology knowledge**:

- MS Excel
**Area of work experience**:

- Analysis
- Industrial research
- Instrument development
- Method and technique development
- Product development and formulation
- Quality assurance and control
- Technical service and/or marketing
- Design
**Type of industry experience**:

- Food and beverages
**Area of specialization**:

- Biochemistry
- Biotechnology
- Food chemistry
- Physical chemistry
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Ability to distinguish between colours
**Personal suitability**:

- Accurate
- Judgement
- Organized
- Proactive
**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
**Long term benefits**:

- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available
- Parking available