Research and Development Laboratory Technician

Job Offer: R&D Laboratory Technician

Location:
Montreal, Quebec Position Type: Full-Time

About Us
For more than 45 years, the Protech Group has been developing and manufacturing coatings, paints, and specialty materials. Through quality and innovation, we formulate the right mix to protect and enhance what matters most to our customers. Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Protech Group products are manufactured in more than 20 sites worldwide. We serve our customers in countless markets and industries, including construction, infrastructure, transportation, consumer goods, and healthcare. Position Overview The ideal candidate will be capable of carrying out formulation activities under the guidance and direction of a Senior Formulator. This role involves working in a laboratory environment while strictly following best laboratory practices, ensuring precision, accuracy, and proper documentation throughout all activities. Attention to detail, technical discipline, and the ability to follow established procedures are essential to successfully support formulation development and polymer processing activities.

Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and execute laboratory-scale formulations for powder coating development, following technical guidelines and instructions provided by the Senior Formulator.
- Accurately weigh, dose, and blend raw materials to ensure formulation consistency, repeatability, and traceability.
- Perform laboratory operations related to polymer processing, including premixing, extrusion, cooling, grinding/milling, and sieving of powder coating formulations.
- Operate and monitor laboratory-scale equipment such as extruders, mixers, mills, and auxiliary processing tools in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Ensure strict compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), internal safety standards, and environmental regulations at all times.
- Maintain laboratory equipment in proper working condition, including routine cleaning, basic maintenance, and verification of calibration status.
- Record formulation data, processing parameters, and experimental results accurately in laboratory notebooks and electronic data management systems.
- Prepare test panels and samples for physical, mechanical, and performance evaluations.
- Support research and development activities by executing experimental plans with a high level of precision and attention to detail.
- Assist in formulation optimization and process improvement activities under technical supervision.
- Monitor material usage and support basic inventory control of raw materials and laboratory consumables.
- Assist in pilot-scale trials and process validation activities as required.
- Identify process deviations, equipment issues, or non-conforming results and report them promptly to the Senior Formulator or laboratory supervisor. Qualifications
- DEC in Chemistry, polymers processing, materials science or equivalent. Or a combination of education and relevant experience.
- Minimum one year of experience in a similar position (an asset).
- Bilingualism (English/French) required.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Physical ability to perform testing and laboratory tasks, including lifting and handling materials.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow complex procedures accurately.
- Positive attitude and excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse team.
- Previous experience in a R&D laboratory is considered an asset but not required.

What We Offer
When you come to work at the Protech Group you’ll become part of a dynamic and rapidly expanding business. Everyone has a part to play in our success to formulate the right mix. In return, we reward our people with a wide range of great benefits, including:
- Competitive starting salary.
- Eligibility to Medical and dental insurance program.
- RRSP pension plan contribution. Offre d’emploi : Technicien(ne) de laboratoire en R‑D Lieu : Montréal, Québec Type de poste : Temps plein

À propos
de nous Depuis plus de 45 ans, le Groupe Protech développe et fabrique des revêtements, des peintures et des matériaux spécialisés. Grâce à la qualité et à l’innovation, nous formulons la bonne combinaison pour protéger et rehausser ce qui compte le plus pour nos clients. Ayant son siège social à Montréal, Québec, Canada, le Groupe Protech fabrique ses produits dans plus de 20 sites à travers le monde. Nous servons nos clients dans une multitude de marchés et d’industries, notamment la construction, les infrastructures, le transport, les biens de consommation et les soins de santé. Aperçu du poste Le(la) candidat(e) idéal(e) sera en mesure d’exécuter des activités de formulation sous la direction d’un(e) formulateur(trice) principal(e). Ce rôle s’exerce en environnement de laboratoire, dans le strict respect des meilleures pratiques de laboratoire, en assurant la précision, l’exac