Research & Development Assistant (Co-op Student)

2 weeks ago


Burlington, Canada Walker Emulsions Full time

**About Walker**

Walker Industries, a fifth-generation, family-owned company founded in 1887, operates from its base in the Niagara Region with facilities across Canada and the United States. We employ more than 1,200 people in environmental waste management and recovery, renewable energy, paving and construction, aggregates, and emulsions chemistries.

Growth and transformation are a natural part of our business and our employees evolve with us.

We are looking for a Research and Development Assistant - Co-Op (12-month contract, January - December 2024) at our Walker Emulsions Division Production Facility - Burlington, ON location.

**RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT - CO-OP**

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Works on assigned Technical Service (WO) projects by performing, analyzing, and reporting of the experiments. Works to meet critical deadlines and support our Sales and Business Development teams.
- Uses analytical equipment in the laboratory. Expected to become experienced in operating sophisticated equipment such as TGA, DSC, particle sizing, optical microscope, and surface tension analyzer.
- Displays outstanding laboratory Health and Safety awareness.

**Qualifications**
- **Experience**: No prior work experience required. CO-OP experience in a chemical laboratory or production environment will be considered an asset.
- **Education**: Currently enrolled in a College Diploma program in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or closely related discipline.
- **License**: Valid Driver’s License is considered beneficial but not required for the position.

You will succeed at this role because you are:

- **Curious - **You enjoy learning and want to understand new concepts in detail.
- **Problem Solver **- You like working in a research environment, analyzing and solving technical challenges
- **Meticulous **- You pay close attention to details to make sure work is done correctly, thoroughly and keep accurate records.
- **Advanced Communicator** - You like working in a team, have the skills to create and maintain interpersonal relationships.

**Experience the Benefits of Working at Walker**
- Health & Well Being_
- Wellness subsidy to support healthy lifestyle
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Culture & Community_
- Social and networking events

**How to Apply



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