Junior Chemist

At New Rubber Technologies, we’re looking for bright, new talent. If you’re into exciting, industry leading and forward - thinking companies - we want to hear from you

You will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, upbeat environment, surrounded by great company culture. We operate a clean and safe facility, and we are looking for individuals who share our values.

NRT is proud to ship its products across North America. As a **Junior Chemist**, you will take pride in knowing you helped create quality products that are enjoyed by customers internationally.

The R&D department operates on 2 shifts
- days & afternoons, from Monday-Friday. Some flexibility may be required.

This position will require line training on our compound & devulcanization line, as well as injection molding line before moving into our Research & Development dept. to ensure thorough understanding of the processes and procedures from start to finish.

CSA S_afety Shoes are required._

**Your Responsibilities**:
**How does this look? You will be**:

- Assist in developing new products, materials, and processes.
- Support business development related to science and technology activities.
- Leadership role in quality assurance processes:

- Testing of all materials that may be used in the mixing process.
- Coordinate the mixing and testing of all new materials.
- Operate all lab and plant equipment.
- Assist in conducting studies of new ingredients and compounds.
- Prepare reports based on test results.
- Interact with compounders, technical staff, lab personnel, and production associates to ensure procedures and tests being performed are meeting requirements.
- Other duties as needed.

**Your Qualifications**:

- Reliable transportation, excellent attendance.
- Time-management skills and positive attitude.
- Good physical stamina:

- Standing for the duration of your shift.
- Working in the heat.
- Fast-paced and high-pressure work environment.
- Able to work as part of a team but also independently.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills, basic math skills.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry.
- Prior experience in rubber manufacturing.
- Polymer experience an asset.
- 1-3 years of professional experience in the plastic, rubber or chemical industry preferred.

**Your Compensation**:

- Health, dental, vision benefits after 3 months of continuous full-time employment.
- Life insurance benefits at 3 months of continuous full-time employment.
- Weekly pay via direct deposit.
- Shift premiums and bonuses.
- Opportunity for growth and development.

Wage will depend on skills and experience.

New Rubber Technologies is the leader in the devulcanization and reformulation of innovative and unique rubber materials, compounds, and OEM-manufactured goods. Simply, NRT is a rubber recycling plant. They take in end-of-life tires and other rubber matter, grind it down to its purest form, and use it to create new products such as garden edging, anti fatigue mats, traffic cone bases, and much more. New Rubber Technologies (NRT) opened its doors to the Chatham-Kent community in 2013.

SERIOUS APPLICANTS ONLY PLEASE.
- New Rubber Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodations._