Chemist

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 32 hours per week
- Education: Bachelor's degree
- Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
- Biomedical sciences, general
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry, general
- Analytical chemistry
- Organic chemistry
- Pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences and administration, other
**Work site environment**:

- Dangerous
- Odours
**Work setting**:

- Remote location
- Pharmaceuticals industry
- Private company, corporation or industry
- Chemical and pharmaceutical company
- Private sector
**Tasks**:

- Conduct research to develop new chemical formulations and processes
- Participate in the commercialization of new products
- Supervise other chemists
- 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
**Supervision**:

- 5-10 people
**Regulatory investigation**:

- Government regulations control
- Regulatory affairs
**Biochemical studies**:

- Drug evaluation and testing
**Analytical techniques**:

- Chromatography
- Instrumentation
- Physical separation techniques
- Thermal analysis
**Computer and technology knowledge**:

- Machine Learning
- Minitab
- Database software
- MS Excel
- MS Office
- MS Outlook
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Word
**Technical experience**:

- Mass spectrometry
**Industrial processes and products experience**:

- Quality assurance and control
- Product development
**Manufacturing sector experience**:

- Pharmaceuticals and medicines
**Specialization in chemistry**:

- Spectroscopy
**Specialization or experience**:

- Analytical chemistry
- Biochemistry or biological chemistry
- Inorganic chemistry
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Own transportation
- Travel expenses not paid by employer
- Public transportation is not available
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Fast-paced environment
**Personal suitability**:

- Leadership
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Judgement
- Organized
- Team player
- Analytical
**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
**Financial benefits**:

- Bonus
- Life insurance
**Long term benefits**:

- Long-term care insurance
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available