Research and Development Technician

2 weeks ago

Brantford, Canada Ingenia Polymers Corp Full time

**Job Description
- R&D Technician**

**INGENIA POLYMERS** is a rapidly growing international manufacturer operating in the Petrochemicals and Plastics Industries. We seek an R&D Technician to assist our R&D Scientists and Engineers in the Pilot Plant with developing new products and processes in the broad area of polyolefins.

**Summary**: We are searching for a dependable, self-sufficient and enthusiastic **R&D Technician** with a strong aptitude for detail. The position requires the ability to operate plastics pilot and analytical testing equipment independently, and understand, collect and convey accurate process and testing data of the various program managers. This is an exciting opportunity to learn, develop and contribute in a dynamic, technology driven, entrepreneurial environment.

**Responsibilities**:

- Learn and practice Safety and ISO Quality procedures.
- Review and learn safety & Quality procedures.
- Take training on various safety procedures and needed protocol.
- Become habitual with PPE usage and all safety practices.
- Learn ISO-9001 re-certification process & coordinate to maintain lab ISO status.
- Maintain and calibrate laboratory instrumentation.
- Operate, set-up and maintain various pilot polymer processing equipment including Twin Screw Extruders, Blown Film Line, Rotomolding machine, Haake mixers and other auxiliary equipment.
- Perform material characterization testing via DSC, FTIR, XRF, MFR and physical testing equipment.
- Review SDS for chemicals.
- Assist in the development and validation of laboratory methods.
- Write laboratory procedures as needed.
- Ship lab-prepared samples to customers.
- Maintain inventory of laboratory chemicals, supplies, consumables.
- Maintain and upgrade laboratory infrastructure.
- Ability to lift 25kg bags.
- Able to work in hot and occasionally dusty environment (Respirator required in some areas of the facility).
- Have no restrictions that would limit the ability and must be comfortable working with heavy equipment and operating forklifts.

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum 2 year college/courses in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering preferred.
- 2-10 years industrial R&D lab experience in plastics or chemical industry.
- Ability to perform calculations related to laboratory operations (formulations, unit conversion) and basic statistics.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work with and navigate spreadsheets.
- Ability to make decision in lab as needed with minimum supervision.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $27.27 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Brantford, ON N3S 0J5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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